1989 Chevrolet Beretta Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1989 Chevrolet Beretta. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 91V206000Nov 26, 1991722,884 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts
  Covers: Chevrolet Beretta 1988–1990, Corsica 1988–1990

  Reported issue: The front shoulder belt retractors may have reduced sensitivity of the lock-up feature and would not function in a sudden deceleration or crash.

  Possible consequence: Failure of the shoulder belt retractor would result inthe seat occupant only being restrained by the lap belt in a crash or suddenstop, and an increased possibility of injury.

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• 89V087000May 22, 1989642 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Chevrolet Beretta 1989, Corsica 1989

  Reported issue: The front seat frame assembly may contain an improper, missing and/or mislocated weld that could fracture.

  Possible consequence: This could cause unexpected seat movement and result inpersonal injury and/or loss of control of the car.

  Remedy: Replace both front seat assemblies.

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• 89V034000Mar 10, 198929,951 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts
  Covers: Chevrolet Beretta 1989, Corsica 1989

  Reported issue: Front seat belt latch plates may not engage the buckle assemblies.

  Possible consequence: In event of an accident, unbelted or improperly beltedoccupants are more at risk to injury than if belts are properly buckled.

  Remedy: Replace improperly functioning buckle assemblies.

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• 88V189000Dec 6, 198813,095 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Chevrolet Beretta 1989, Pontiac Sunbird 1989, Chevrolet Cavalier 1989 +2 more

  Reported issue: A fuel tank leak could occur due to small creases on the tank underside cracking during pressure cycling which occurs during normal operation.

  Possible consequence: In presence of an ignition source, this condition couldresult in a fire.

  Remedy: Replace fuel tank.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA92025Fr.seat belt buckle failsClosed · Jul 16, 1992
• PE92048Seat breaks from trackClosed · May 12, 1992
• PE92043Park brake handle failureClosed · Apr 22, 1992
• PE92021Sticking throttleClosed · Feb 24, 1992
• EA92003Hinge pin failureClosed · Jan 17, 1992

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