Consumer had vehicle repaired under a recall . The recall was on the restraint belts . The problem still exists. Dealer will not replace or repair the passive restraints again.
1990 Ford Probe seat belts complaints
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Recall # 96v172000, no parts available. Waiting for parts since october of 96. Automatic shoulder belts are not working. *ak the manufacturer offered the consumer temporary replacement vehicle at $180 per month.
Consumer states that a recall was issued on his vehicle . He took his vehicle in for repair of the recall. The chest strap bends up, causing the passenger to be locked in the seat belt.
The passenger's side automatic seat belt jammed and chocked the occupant, and she was rendered unconscious.
Seat belt recall--dealer would not do repairs free of charge.
The crowley lincoln mercury inc. Was contacted three times march 28, july 1 and july 7, 1996 before action had begun to be taken. Please describe details.
Consumer got into vehicle on passenger's side, when closed the door the automatic seat belt began to tighten up acros chest and neck . Consumer says the belt got so tight it knocked her unconscious. Vin # not availabe at time.
Rail of automatic shoulder belt becomes jammed in the rail, making the shoulder belt inoperative.
Consumer received a recall notice in october of 96. He contacted the manufacturer to take vehicle in. Manufacturer does not have the parts needed to repair the recall.
Interior system recall repaired after being in the shop for 3 months. The repairs were done and had another dealer check the seat belts, and he said they aren't new belts, now consumer is having the same problem as before. 96v-1720000.
Recall repair on motorized seat belt not done due to lack of parts.
Motorized seat belts failed.
Recall # 96v17200, after contacting dealer several times in the last 5 months owner is still waiting for parts. The driver's side shoulder belt is not working.
Automatic seat belts broke prior to recall. Dealer hasn't received parts as of yet . Owner said it has been on back order for 6 months. 96v‑172.
Driver's seat belt assembly replaced prior to recall due to not sliding properly on retractor.
The seat belt harness on the driver's side failed prior to recall.
Recall # 96v172000, dealer does not have parts. Owner waiting for parts since november of 96. Driver's side seat belt is not working.
Received recall notice (#96v‑172.001 & #96v‑172.002). Took to dealer; dealer informed consumer that they do not have parts. On back order since february, do not know when parts will be available. Consumer will not drive vehicle because of shoulder belt problem. This is consumer's only means of transportation.
Dealership still has parts on back order regarding automatic shoulder belt recall (96v‑172).
Received a recall notice in october, but the dealer said he wouldn't be able to bring the vehicle in until february of 97 since the parts aren't available. Please describe detail.
Recall repair on seat belts not done due to lack of parts.
Shoulder harness is stuck. Seat belt does not slide on the door frame. 96v-1720.01.
Recall part needed for the defective front seatbelts is unavailable, thus the seat belts cannot be repaired.
#96v172002, no parts available. Consumer contacted dealer in december of 96, still no parts available.
Consumer left vehicle with the gorno ford inc. To be repaired due to recall notice # 96s48/96s99. Ford inc. Released mr. Keda's vehicle on march 31 1997. Keda said that the seat belt light is coming on and the passenger's/restraint is retracting all the way except for 3/4 of the belt and the motor is humming.
Difficulty obtaining restraint system recall repairs.
Automatic shoulder belt assembly fails to retract.
The seat belt recall repair refused due to unavailability of parts.
Received recall notice on oct. 1996, campaign 96v172-001, mfr 96s48, notice required owner to wait until after dec. 15, 1996 to contact dealer regarding seat belts being inoperative. Otherwise, brought in vehicle for repairs, dealer indicated no parts were available. Currently, still no parts available.
Recall related, 96v172001and 96v1720002, lap/shoulder belt retractor will not retract, track needs to replaced.
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