How many recalls does the 1989 Flxible 870 have?

The 1989 Flxible 870 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Flxible 870 has an open recall?

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1989 Flxible 870 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1989 Flxible 870 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,513 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 89V186000 1989-11-03 755 affected

Defect

THE CLAMP LOAD MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE ON THE MATING STEERING BOX SPLINES DUE TO MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES AND/OR THE PINCH BOLT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TORQUED.

Consequence

INADEQUATE TORQUE MAY RESULT IN SLIPPAGE AND POSSIBLESHAFT DISENGAGEMENT WITH LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL; THIS COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE STEERING SHAFT.

STRUCTURE 89V040000 1989-03-22 4,758 affected

Defect

THE ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM MAY EXCEED THE 20 LB. FORCE ALLOWED BY FMVSS 217.

Consequence

BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

Remedy

REPAIR RELEASE CABLE MECHANISM TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Flxible 870 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.