Passenger side automatic seat belt came off the track. The seat belt was inoperative, and the consumer was unable to use it.
1990 Ford Probe seat belts complaints
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Ford dealer will not honor or repair safety recall on shoulder belt safety issue. Local ford dealer: phil long ford, colorado springs colorado 1565 auto mall loop, colorado springs colorado 80920 719‑572‑2300. Contacts assistance service manager mike cope 719‑572‑2245. Service director merk marshall 719‑572‑2385. This is my sons car and I am concerned for his safety , I found the ford recall # on the internet # tbs 96s48 and 96v172. I took a printed copy to the local dealer and they said there was on recall for the VIN # on my sons car. I also found a paper # nas-11paw that is addressed to l.w. Camp director of aout safety at for and it states that this recall is fords responsibility regardless of the age, the owner the, mileage of the car. The paper was dated august 22, 1996. It's like ford decided to just forget about it and not care about the safety of it's consumers. I hope you can help me to get this issue resolved asap... Thanks, anthony mascarenas.
The front seat belt locked up, which caused it not to retract.
The recall remedy which was performed regarding the shoulder belt 96 v 172 001 failed.
The vehicles automatic seat belt track failed. Dealer notified. *nlm the driver side seat belt was replaced. On another occasion the passenger side failed. The dealer would not replace. Scc
The motor inside of the seatbelt will come on but the seatbelt will not retractor at all. The dealer is aware of the problem. Please provide any additional information.
Dealer, auburn motors in auburn, in. Phone# 260/925-3100 refused to honor recall 96v172002 concerning automatic seat belts because consumer was not the original owner. Feel free to provide any further information.
After recall96v172002 repairs were done problem reoccurred.
Seat belt failure.
The right side seatbelt gets stuck and doesn't lock into place. Ford motor co. Said car was not under warranty so they would not fix this recalled part.
Drivers side 3 point automatic seatbelt quit working, motor runs but belt will not move forward or back on track, replace or fixed problem three times. Ignition switch was turned off and the key removed but the engine did not shut off, by the time it was discovered the fan blades, fan shroud, moter had melted from the heat.
The retracting motors stopped working. Dealer shows no recall authorization for no charge repairs. This is a design flaw that does not allow for an alternative method of restraint.
Received recall 96v172001 and contacted dealer. Took vehicle for repairs. Shoulder belt was repaired, but 4 years later, shoulder belt had failed again. Cannot use shoulder belt when driving.
My fingers became caught between the emergency release buckle for the shoulder strap and the track along which the buckle slides. The fingers were crushed and the index finger was cut across the top of the knuckle. I had to pull my fingers out after str.
Consumer had repair work done on recall 96v172002 concerning automatic seat belt system that was previously repaired under recall 96v172002. However, corrective action did not repair defect, and problem has reoccurred. Shoulder attachments will not move when opening or closing door.
After closing doors the seat belts will not operate, leaving consumer unlatched. Had taken vehicle to dealer, but solution had been made.
The seat belt was repaired prior to recall notice 96v‑172, the consumer requested reimbursement but has not received a reply or reimbursement. Nlm
Passenger's seatbelt is inoperative which won't protect occupant in event of a crash. This vehicle is not subject to recall 96v172.002/ automatic shoulder belt, but has same problem.
Recall repair 96v‑172 was performed (jan 97) on all safety restraints which was to replace both sides with new belt track assembly, now (oct 00) the left side restraint is inoperable, consumer found out that only the motor was replaced not the track, the dealer stated it was their decision of what part needed to be replaced.
Passenger's side front seat belt retractor will not move. Motor runs, but belt does not move. Passengers can't fasten seatbelts.
Consumer received recall 96v172001 and had repair completed, however the motorbelt has completely quit working and is making noises, the dealer will not fix the faulty motorbelt, the consumer also received recall 96v172002, the dealer has not yet repaired this.
While repairing the recalled passenger and drivier motorbelt, dealer only replaced the motor and not the l-side track per recall 96v‑172, consumer inquired as to why they only replaced the motor and not the track and they stated it was their decision to make a choice of what needed to be done, now the l-slide track is inoperable. Nlm
I am wondering how I can keep udated on the recent recall motion on the ignition modules. I am very incomfortable in relying on ford to give me this info. I saw many recalls and I have not been notified of any. My seat belt track was one of them. I cannot afford to fix it and now I find out I could have taken it to a dealer.
Received recall notice 96v172002 & contacted dealership for an appointment. Took vehicle in for shoulder belt repairs. Mechanic refused to repair shoulder belts unless belts were not working. Finally, driver's side shoulder belt had failed. Took vehicle back to dealer where mechanic repaired shoulder belt. However, passenger side shoulder belt was stuck & had jammed, but mechanic refused to repair it.
Shoulder belts keep getting jammed in the automatic rail on both driver's and passenger's sides, causing loss of protection.
The seatbelt track system was replaced on a ford recall. The original system failed and the recall system also failed about 13 months after it was replaced. I now do not have a valid safety restraint system on my vehicle. This is a safety concern for myself and my family. It appears that the "redesigned system" is not any better than the original system. How do I go about having ford motor co. Replace the defective system with one that will work. I have had to disable the complete system (both the defective left side and the working right side) because my battery will run down because of the system's attempt to park the defective belt. This is a safety problem and should be repaired at no expense to me. If I am involved in an auto accident, can I sue ford motor co.????
The drivers side safety belt which has been recalled before, the track can wear sufficiently such that the cable will get jammed in the worn track.
Recall 96v172000/ automatic shoulder belts: owner contacted dealer, wade ford, south cobb drive, symrna, ga 770‑436‑1200, in jan 1997. Dealer had no parts available. While driving, driver's and passenger's seatbelts malfunctioned, providing no protection for the occupants in event of a crash. Please provide further information.
The seat belt was repaired under recall 96v‑172 but has failed again.
When opening the door seat belt retractor has stopped in the middle of the car door. Also, seat belt no longer buckles, so it is very unsafe to drive.
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