NHTSA Campaign #09E012000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

APRIL 07
2009

16,270 vehicles recalled

1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

NHTSA Campaign #96V071000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

APRIL 25
1996

7,900,000 vehicles recalled

1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Dealers will replace the ignition switch. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V071000 »

NHTSA Campaign #91V076000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

MAY 06
1991

125,000 vehicles recalled

1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- The nuts which hold windshield wiper motor to the wiper module may not have been sufficiently tightened and may loosen or come off. This causes changed wiper patterns, or the wipers may jam if two of the three nuts come off.

Changes in the wiper pattern or jamming of the wiperswould result in reduced driver visibilty in inclement weather conditions.

Apply torque retention material to wiper motor studs and nuts and retorque. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V076000 »

NHTSA Campaign #90V026000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES

FEBRUARY 12
1990

72 vehicles recalled

1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- Battery to starter cables are longer than specified; excessive cable length could contact engine damper pulley.

Cable protective covering and insulation could wear through and cause a direct short to ground, resulting in overheating of the cable insulation and possibly a underhood fire.

Replace battery to starter cable with correct length cable. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V026000 »