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Safety recall · 90V045000

Seat belts: warning light / devices Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on March 8, 1990. It covers about 268 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V045000
Reported
Mar 8, 1990
Vehicles
268
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

The "fasten seat belts" warning lights may not work when the ignition is switched to the "on" position during cold ambient temperatures.

The risk

Occupants would not receive this warning to use safety belts and cars would not comply with fmvss 208.

The fix

Ford will replace instrument clusters in the affected cars.

Contacts

SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHTS; FMVSS 208.

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 90V045000.
  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 Festiva03D

Questions

Is the 90V045000 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 90V045000?

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 90V045000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on March 8, 1990. 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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