Does the 1989 Utilimaster Aeromate have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, fuel system, gasoline. 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 Utilimaster Aeromate recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Utilimaster 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 Utilimaster Aeromate?

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

1989 Utilimaster Aeromate recalls

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

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

For the 1989 Utilimaster Aeromate. 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 Utilimaster 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 Utilimaster dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1989 Utilimaster Aeromate recalls, newest first

July 21, 1993NHTSA 93V1230003,300 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front

Summary: The two rearward front suspension frame mounting brackets can fracture.
Consequence: If the fractures of the mounting brackets grow in length,handling characteristics of the vehicle can change. In the event of a completefracture and separation of both mounting brackets, loss of steering controland an accident can occur.
Remedy: Install a reinforcing bracket which "gloves" each of the two rearward brackets of the front suspension.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 6, 1990NHTSA 90V143000704 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Summary: Fuel tank mounting straps may allow minor amount of shifting by fuel tank in a rear end crash with fuel leakage in excess of amount allowed by standard.
Consequence: Vehicles would not meet requirements of FMVSS 301; in thepresence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a vehicular fire.
Remedy: Retrofit vehicles with fuel mounting straps of original design.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 23, 1990NHTSA 90V059000415 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary: Welded connection between the axle trailing arm and the inner transverse axle bar could fail.
Consequence: This could affect operator's ability to control the van and could result in an accident.
Remedy: Install a redesigned rear axle and realign rear wheels.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 20, 1988NHTSA 88V194000168 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Summary: Seal between fuel fill tube and fuel tank may allow a slow gasoline leak.
Consequence: In the presence of an ignition source this could resultin a fire.
Remedy: Install a redesigned fill tube with a longer tube length, to be inserted farther into the tank, which will assure a positive seal between tube and fuel tank.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1989 Utilimaster Aeromate with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Suspension › Rear1

Other Utilimaster Aeromate years

Other 1989 Utilimaster models

Questions

Does the 1989 Utilimaster Aeromate have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, fuel system, gasoline. 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 Utilimaster Aeromate recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Utilimaster 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 Utilimaster Aeromate?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.