Vehicle recall 89V188000 · November 7, 1989

Oldsmobile 88 and Buick LeSabre

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

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

Summary: Vehicles may have discrepant welds in the left rear rocker panel which can cause deformation of the panel.
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.
Notes: System: structure; frame / FMVSS 301VEHICLE description: passenger cars.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V188000
Reported to NHTSA: November 7, 1989
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: November 17, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 6
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Frame and members

Recall 89V188000 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.

Buick LeSabre (1989): 1989
Oldsmobile 88 (1989): 1989

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