Vehicle recall 89V087000 · May 22, 1989

Chevrolet Beretta and Corsica

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

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

Summary: The front seat frame assembly may contain an improper, missing and/or mislocated weld that could fracture.
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.
Notes: System: front seat frame.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V087000
Reported to NHTSA: May 22, 1989
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: June 8, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 642
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats

Recall 89V087000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet Beretta (1989): 1989
Chevrolet Corsica (1989): 1989

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