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Safety recall · 89V225000

Structure: hinge and attachments Chevrolet recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 18, 1989. It covers about 170,769 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
89V225000
Reported
Dec 18, 1989
Vehicles
170,769
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

A door hinge (upper or lower) may break while opening or closing the door making it difficult to reposition and close properly.

The risk

Hinge separation may reduce the structural integrity ofthe side of the car and increase risk of injury in certain types of accidents.

The fix

REPLACE DOOR HINGES ON BOTH DOORS.

Contacts

System: door hinges.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V225000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Chevrolet Beretta36A
1988 Chevrolet Beretta635C
1987 Chevrolet Corsica07F
1988 Chevrolet Corsica05F

Questions

Is the 89V225000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V225000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V225000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on December 18, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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