NHTSA recall 89V-159 (89V159000)
vehicle speed control recall reported September 25, 1989 - about 2,900 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 89V159000
- Also written as
- 89V-159
- Reported
- September 25, 1989
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,900
- Component
- vehicle speed control
What is being recalled
THROTTLE LEVERS MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING ASSEMBLY.
Why it is dangerous
THROTTLE MAY STICK AND NOT RETURN FULLY TO IDLEPOSITION.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
PLACE AFFECTED VEHICLES ON DELIVERY HOLD UNTIL REPAIRED.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 89V-159 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.