NHTSA recall 90V-045 (90V045000)
seat belts recall reported March 8, 1990 - about 268 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 90V045000
- Also written as
- 90V-045
- Reported
- March 8, 1990
- Vehicles affected
- ~268
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
THE "FASTEN SEAT BELTS" WARNING LIGHTS MAY NOT WORK WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED TO THE "ON" POSITION DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Why it is dangerous
OCCUPANTS WOULD NOT RECEIVE THIS WARNING TO USE SAFETY BELTS AND CARS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
FORD WILL REPLACE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS IN THE AFFECTED CARS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-045 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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