Front: warning light/devicesRecall 90V-045 · 1990 Ford Festiva
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 90V-045 covers 268 1990 Ford Festiva for a front: warning light/devices problem, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V045000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHTS; FMVSS 208.
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 October 1, 1989 to November 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.