Safety Recall NHTSA · 89V008000 Reported January 17, 1989

Interior systems:active restraints:belt retractors

Q: What is recall 89V008000?

NHTSA recall 89V008000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on January 17, 1989. It addresses: Interior systems:active restraints:belt retractors. The recall affects approximately 8,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Paccar Incorporated · Seat Belts · 8,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

89V008000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Paccar Incorporated

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

8,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 17, 1989

Defect Summary

Retractor housing on seat belt may interfere with the seat cushion.

Safety Consequence

If seat belt retractor failed to lock in an emergency,driver may not be retained and personal injury may result.

Corrective Action

Install a spacer to eliminate any interference between the seat cushion and the seat belt retractor housing.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 89V008000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 89V008000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 89V008000?

NHTSA recall 89V008000 was issued by Paccar Incorporated on January 17, 1989. It addresses: Interior systems:active restraints:belt retractors. The recall affects approximately 8,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Paccar Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 89V008000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.