Safety Recall NHTSA · 89E001000 Reported January 17, 1989

Suspension:axle unknown:non-power:axle assembly

Q: What is recall 89E001000?

NHTSA recall 89E001000 was issued by Arvinmeritor Automotive on January 17, 1989. It addresses: Suspension:axle unknown:non-power:axle assembly. The recall affects approximately 1,964 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Arvinmeritor Automotive · Suspension · 1,964 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

89E001000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Arvinmeritor Automotive

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

1,964

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

January 17, 1989

Defect Summary

Due to metal fatigue, cracking and breaking of the front axle beam center could occur.

Safety Consequence

Should fatigue crack in the beam completely break orrupture during normal operation it could lead to loss of control and thepossibility of vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

The axle beam centers will be replaced on all involved vehicles.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Arvinmeritor Automotive dealer and reference recall ID 89E001000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 89E001000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 89E001000?

NHTSA recall 89E001000 was issued by Arvinmeritor Automotive on January 17, 1989. It addresses: Suspension:axle unknown:non-power:axle assembly. The recall affects approximately 1,964 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Arvinmeritor Automotive dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 89E001000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.