Does the 1989 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, visibility. 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 Walk-IN Van 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 Walk-IN Van?

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

1989 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van recalls

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

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

For the 1989 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van. 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 Walk-IN Van recalls, newest first

October 4, 1996NHTSA 96V190000701 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Driveline

Summary: These vehicles are missing a propshaft retainer strap. In the event of a driveline detachment, this strap prevents the driveline from contacting the ground.
Consequence: If a driveline should completely separate from the vehicle while it is in motion, the driveline can contact the ground resulting in a possible loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if necessary insall a propshaft retainer strap.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 12, 1990NHTSA 90V192000284 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

Summary: The two sections of wiper arm may contact or cross each other and bind with eventual failure of attachment rivet; also, wiper blade could contact window moulding with increased potential for wiper arm failure.
Consequence: This could result in windshield wiper failure withoutwarning, affecting driver visibility with potential for an accident.
Remedy: Reduce blade sweep area to an arc specification of 85 degrees through a retrofit conlink kit.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1989 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1989 Utilimaster Walk-IN Van have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, visibility. 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 Walk-IN Van 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 Walk-IN Van?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.