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Safety recall · 89V159000

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FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on September 25, 1989. It covers about 2,900 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V159000
Reported
Sep 25, 1989
Vehicles
2,900
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

Throttle levers may have been bent during assembly.

The risk

Throttle may stick and not return fully to idleposition.

The fix

Place affected vehicles on delivery hold until repaired.

Contacts

SYSTEM: THROTTLE.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V159000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1990 Ford Probe04C

Questions

Is the 89V159000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V159000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V159000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on September 25, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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