Does the 1989 Champion CTS Challenger have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1989 Champion CTS Challenger recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Champion dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Champion CTS Challenger?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1989 Champion CTS Challenger recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 Champion CTS Challenger. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Champion been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Champion dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1989 Champion CTS Challenger recalls, newest first

August 23, 1990NHTSA 90V14900050 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Summary: There may be an inadequate number of emergency exits on the left side of the bus.
Consequence: The buses would not comply with FMVSS 217; this could behazardous to passengers in an emergency.
Remedy: Install additional window emergency exit on left side of bus.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 15, 1990NHTSA 90V1470004,500 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: There is an inadequate number of emergency exits on the right side of the the bus; driver's door emergency exit label and instructions are not properly located. Window emergency exit instructions are not legible.
Consequence: Buses would not comply with FMVSS 217, and could confusepassengers trying to exit in an emergency.
Remedy: Properly label right exit door as 'emergency exit'; relocate emergency exit labels; and install legible window emergency exit instructions.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1989 Champion CTS Challenger were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Champion CTS Challenger years

Other 1989 Champion models

Questions

Does the 1989 Champion CTS Challenger have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, equipment. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1989 Champion CTS Challenger recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Champion dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Champion CTS Challenger?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.