1989 · Recall Year

Vehicle Recalls Reported in 1989

281 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls reported in 1989, spanning 119 manufacturers. Sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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1989 Recalls
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Manufacturers
General
Top Manufacturer
25 recalls
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Manufacturers with recalls in 1989

Sorted by recall volume. Click any manufacturer to see every 1989 recall they issued.

1989 Recall FAQ

How many vehicle recalls were reported in 1989?

NHTSA tracked 281 safety recalls reported in 1989, spanning 119 manufacturers. The most active manufacturers were General Motors, Llc, Ford Motor Company, Paccar Incorporated.

What were the top manufacturers issuing recalls in 1989?

General Motors, Llc (25 recalls), Ford Motor Company (22 recalls), Paccar Incorporated (14 recalls), Mack Trucks, Inc. (13 recalls), Freightliner Llc (9 recalls), Winnebago Industries, Inc. (9 recalls).

Are 1989 recalls still active?

Yes. There is no expiration on most safety recalls in the United States. Even older recalls remain eligible for free repair from authorized dealers regardless of how long ago they were issued or when you bought the vehicle.

Where does this data come from?

All recall records are sourced from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public NHTSA dataset, refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-20.