NHTSA Recall 89V225000: Hinge and attachments (structure)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on December 18, 1989, covering an estimated 170,769 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Beretta.

170,769

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

1989

owners notified (December 8)

NHTSA campaign	89V225000
Component	STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR › HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Report received	December 18, 1989
Owner notification	December 8, 1989
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

A door hinge (upper or lower) may break while opening or closing the door making it difficult to reposition and close properly.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 89V225000

Make and model	Model years
Chevrolet Beretta	1987, 1988
Chevrolet Corsica	1987, 1988

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.