Vehicle recall 89V089000 · May 30, 1989
1986-1988 Toyota Van
The steering bevel gear assembly may have water contamination which could lead to rust/corrosion.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The steering bevel gear assembly may have water contamination which could lead to rust/corrosion.
- Consequence
- This could cause erratic steering, which could result inan accident.
- Remedy
- Replace steering bevel gear assembly; cover liquid gasket material with improved material.
- Notes
- System: steering bevel gear.vehicle description: vans and cargo vans.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V089000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 30, 1989
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Owner notification
- July 21, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 110,217
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota Van (1986-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986
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