| Make : FORD | Model : FESTIVA | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19891001 - 19891101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V045000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900419 | Date Received by ODI: 19900308 | Date Added to Database: 19900314 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 268 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE "FASTEN SEAT BELTS" WARNING LIGHTS MAY NOT WORK WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED TO THE "ON" POSITION DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. |
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Consequence:
OCCUPANTS WOULD NOT RECEIVE THIS WARNING TO USE SAFETY BELTS AND CARS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208. |
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Remedy:
FORD WILL REPLACE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS IN THE AFFECTED CARS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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