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Recall campaign89V188000

Recall 89V188000: 1989 Oldsmobile 88 and 1 other model

Structure › Frame and members
Report received
Nov 7, 1989
Manufacturer
General motors corp.
Potentially affected
6vehicles
Model years
1989

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicles may have discrepant welds in the left rear rocker panel which can cause deformation of the panel.

Possible consequence

Increased deformation of the left rear rocker panelcan cause the left rear seat belt anchorage not to achieve the load requiredby fmvss no. 210.

Remedy

Install a reinforcement kit.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.