Exterior lightingRecall 88V-190 · 1989 Mercury Sable
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 88V-190 covers 22,000 1989 Mercury Sable for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V190000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMPS WERE UNINTENTIONALLY EQUIPPED WITH CLEAR BULBS, INSTEAD OF AMBER COLORED BULBS AS SPECIFIED IN FMVSS 108.
The risk
VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
The fix
REPLACE CLEAR BULBS WITH AMBER COLORED BULBS.
SYSTEM: FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMPS/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1988 to October 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.