Vehicle recall 90V045000 · March 8, 1990
1990 Ford Festiva
The "fasten seat belts" warning lights may not work when the ignition is switched to the "on" position during cold ambient temperatures.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The "fasten seat belts" warning lights may not work when the ignition is switched to the "on" position during cold ambient temperatures.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V045000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 8, 1990
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- April 19, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 268
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Festiva (1990): 1990
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