Safety Recall NHTSA · 89V183000 Reported November 3, 1989

Equipment:other labels

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Equipment · 475 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
89V183000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
475
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 3, 1989

Defect Summary

Tire information labels on the door and the information in the owners manual do not apply to the full size original equipment tire and wheel that was substituted for the "space-saver" emergency use only spare tire.

Corrective Action

Install labels provided that refer to the full-size tires.

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 Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 89V183000 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 89V183000

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

What is recall 89V183000?

NHTSA recall 89V183000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on November 3, 1989. It addresses: Equipment:other labels. The recall affects approximately 475 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 89V183000 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.