Engine and engine coolingDec 27, 1989
1990 Chrysler LeBaron, 1990 Chrysler Lebaron Gts, 1990 Dodge Caravan, 1990 Dodge Dakota and 9 more
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Biggest recalls
Largest vehicle recalls of 1989
17 recalls filed with NHTSA in 1989, covering about 731,828 vehicles.
Service brakes, hydraulicDec 11, 1989
INABILITY TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE IN THE SECONDARY SYSTEM OF THE MASTER CYLINDER (CONTROLS BRAKING OF REAR WHEELS) COULD INCREASE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND REDUCE BRAKE PERFORMANCE AT TEMPERATURES LESS THAN 40 DEGREES.
SeatsNov 16, 1989
WHEN USING FRONT SEATBACK RELEASE LEVERS TO TIP FRONT SEATBACK FORWARD TO GAIN ENTRY TO, OR EXIT FROM , THE REAR SEAT, IT IS POSSIBLE TO INSERT A FINGER INTO THE SEATBACK HINGE MECHANISM.
Service brakes, hydraulicNov 2, 1989
1990 Harley-Davidson FXST, 1990 Harley-Davidson FXSTC, 1990 Harley-Davidson Fxsts
A FATIGUE CRACK IN THE REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLY COULD DEVELOP.
Exterior lightingDec 4, 1989
LAMP HOUSING OF CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP COULD BECOME DISTORTED AFTER PROLONGED ILLUMINATION, PARTICULARLY UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Vehicle speed controlDec 4, 1989
CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR MAY NOT RELEASE FROM ITS MOST RECENT SETTING DUE TO STICKING OF CLUTCH MECHANISM.
Electrical systemJul 31, 1989
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1990 Plymouth Laser
WIRING HARNESS FOR THE HEADLAMPS MAY BREAK DUE TO THE STRESS CREATED BY THE HEADLAMP POP UP DEVICES.
Vehicle speed controlDec 22, 1989
THROTTLE LEVER MAY CONTACT THROTTLE BODY AIR INLET TUBE, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THROTTLE REMAINING OPEN FOLLOWING RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM THE FULL-THROTTLE POSTION IN TRUCKS WITH 4.0 L ENGINES.
VisibilityOct 13, 1989
SPECIAL PRIMER THAT PROMOTES THE BONDING OF A URETHANE ADHESIVE TO THE GLASS WAS NOT APPLIED TO THE WINDSHIELDS BEFORE INSTALLATION.
Vehicle speed controlSep 25, 1989
THROTTLE LEVERS MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING ASSEMBLY.
Exterior lightingOct 13, 1989
1990 Ford Taurus, 1990 Mercury Sable
AN INCORRECT TRANSISTOR MAY CAUSE AUTOLAMP SYSTEM LIGHT SENSOR MODULE MALFUNCTION.
Service brakes, hydraulicDec 26, 1989
1990 Jaguar Majestic, 1990 Jaguar Sovereign, 1990 Jaguar Vanden Plas, 1990 Jaguar XJ6
HEAD OF REAR CALIPER FIXING BOLT COULD BREAK OFF, LEAVING ONLY BOLT SHANK IN PLACE.
Fuel system, gasolineAug 15, 1989
1990 Ford F-150, 1990 Ford F-250, 1990 Ford F-350
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED FUEL LINE CONNECTORS HAVE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES CROSSED.
SeatsOct 2, 1989
1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport
THE REAR MODULAR SEAT FRAME HOLD-DOWN HOOKS MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED PULL FORCE AT THE REAR SET ANCHORAGE.
Service brakes, airNov 30, 1989
1990 Chevrolet C7, 1990 GMC C7
THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSES CAN CONTACT THE INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS.
EquipmentMay 8, 1989
MOUNTING FOR AIR CONDITIONER AUXILLIARY FUEL TANK MAY BE FAULTY.
SteeringNov 7, 1989
INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS HAVE AN INADEQUATE LENGTH OF SPLINE ENGAGEMENT AND MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE SIDE-TO-SIDE FREEPLAY MOVEMENTS.
Vehicle counts are the manufacturer's estimates in its report to NHTSA. Only makes covered by this site are counted, and a recall is counted in the year it was filed.