1989 Ford Festiva Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1989 Ford Festiva. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 95V103011Jun 27, 1995265,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Ford Festiva 1988–1991, Mercury Tracer 1987–1989

  Reported issue: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

  Possible consequence: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure that latch is…

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NHTSA investigations

• PE95013Seat belt failure or malfunctionClosed · Feb 23, 1995
• PE90083Seat separationClosed · May 25, 1990
• PE89139Rear safety beltClosed · Jul 6, 1989

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