Recall 96V-172: 1990–1992 Ford Probe
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Sep 6, 1996, covering about 224,000 vehicles.
The problem
Note: passenger side (Right) seat belt assembly. The rail of the automatic shoulder belt can wear sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly will become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration'sauto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Webbing |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 96V172002 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Probe | 1990, 1991, 1992 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 96V-172?
Note: passenger side (Right) seat belt assembly. The rail of the automatic shoulder belt can wear sufficiently such that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly will become jammed in the rail rendering the shoulder belt inoperative.
How is recall 96V-172 fixed?
Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.