Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

90V045000

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANYReported1990-03-08Affected268 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD WILL REPLACE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS IN THE AFFECTED CARS.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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