Vehicle recall 89V225000 · December 18, 1989
Chevrolet Beretta and Corsica
A door hinge (upper or lower) may break while opening or closing the door making it difficult to reposition and close properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V225000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 18, 1989
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- December 8, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 170,769
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
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 (1987-1988): 1988, 1987
- Chevrolet Corsica (1987-1988): 1988, 1987
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