Safety Recall NHTSA · 89V128000 Reported July 31, 1989

Electrical system:wiring

Diamond-star Motors · Electrical System · 5,510 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
89V128000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
5,510
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 31, 1989

Defect Summary

Wiring harness for the headlamps may break due to the stress created by the headlamp pop up devices.

Safety Consequence

Breakage of the wiring harness causes loss ofheadlamp illumination which could have a potential for an accident.

Corrective Action

Headlamp wiring harness routing will be modified and damaged wires repaired.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Diamond-star Motors dealer and reference recall ID 89V128000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 89V128000

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

What is recall 89V128000?

NHTSA recall 89V128000 was issued by Diamond-star Motors on July 31, 1989. It addresses: Electrical system:wiring. The recall affects approximately 5,510 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Diamond-star Motors dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 89V128000 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.