Does the 1989 Witzer Challenge have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches. 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 Witzer Challenge recall has been fixed?

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

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

1989 Witzer Challenge recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 Witzer Challenge. 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 Witzer 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 Witzer dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1989 Witzer Challenge recalls, newest first

November 29, 1990NHTSA 90V1970001,350 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches

Summary: The mating surface on some laminated "j" hooks may be uneven, or the swing down arms unequal in length, either of which could result in uneven load bearing of the hooks.
Consequence: Uneven load bearing on "j" hooks could cause failure ofeither hook, which results in trailer separation and a vehcile crash withoutwarning.
Remedy: Replace swing down arms if they are unequal in length, and inspect and repair "j" hooks to assure symmetrical loading.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1989 Witzer Challenge were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Witzer Challenge years

Questions

Does the 1989 Witzer Challenge have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches. 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 Witzer Challenge recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Witzer 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 Witzer Challenge?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.