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Ford Festiva Recall 90V045: Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices

NHTSA campaign 90V045, reported March 8, 1990, 268 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V045FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Problem
THE "FASTEN SEAT BELTS" WARNING LIGHTS MAY NOT WORK WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED TO THE "ON" POSITION DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Risk
OCCUPANTS WOULD NOT RECEIVE THIS WARNING TO USE SAFETY BELTS AND CARS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208.
Remedy
FORD WILL REPLACE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS IN THE AFFECTED CARS.
Notes
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHTS; FMVSS 208.

Affected vehicles

Ford Festiva1990