OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

89V225000

Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments

Reported Dec 18, 1989 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Summary

A DOOR HINGE (UPPER OR LOWER) MAY BREAK WHILE OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REPOSITION AND CLOSE PROPERLY.

Consequence

HINGE SEPARATION MAY REDUCE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OFTHE SIDE OF THE CAR AND INCREASE RISK OF INJURY IN CERTAIN TYPES OF ACCIDENTS.

Remedy

REPLACE DOOR HINGES ON BOTH DOORS.

Notes

SYSTEM: DOOR HINGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

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