The driver side seat belt is stuck on the track towards the back of it's track and no longer moves or engages.
1991 Ford Probe: seat belt won't latch or retract
38 of the 177 complaints about the 1991 Ford Probe describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 38
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford probe. The contact stated that the cable which retracts the buckle assembly jammed and caused the seat belt to fail. The dealer stated that this vehicle was excluded from recall # 96v172001 due to the VIN. The current and failure mileage were 100,000.
Dt*: the contact stated immediately after purchasing a vehicle, it was noticed the seat belt did not retract and was jammed in the rail rendering the belt inoperative. The contact checked for recalls on the federal safety agency website and found the federal safety agency recall campaign # 96v172001 covered the defect. The manufacturer was contacted who informed the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The contact was very concerned because the description in the recall matched exactly the problems, the vehicle's seat belt had.
The driver side seat belt buckle assembly became jammed in the forward position and will not retract.
Recall 96s48/96s99 "passive seat belt assembly" repaired at dealer system failed needs repair dealer and manufacturer refused to comply.
Driver's side seatbelt doesn't retract at all. Seatbelt is stuck in the middle. Seatbelt was replaced undr manufacturer's recall 96s48. Four years ago seatbelt was fixed. Currently, same part of the seatbelt was not operable.
Seat belt harness locks up and chokes driver & passenger repeatedly since purchase, dealership repeatedly says no problem found.
The front driver side automatic seat belt does not retract when the door is shut as it should. There is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle is not included. Dealer has been contacted.
Shoulder seat belt fails to work. It was taken to the dealer for repairs on four different occasions. Owner finally decided to trade it in for another vehicle.
Recall 96s48. Occupants seat belt does not retract, it gets stuck in one position. Drivers side was remedied and the passengers side was only inspected. Manufacturer contacted and repairwork will not be done because passengers side was not included in the recall. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
While driving the vehicle shoulder seat belt failed, causing the consumer to get jammed or stuck. Consumer contacted dealer about the replacement parts, but was unable to get them. Has to open up the door to get released from the seat belt.
Vehicle was repaired under recall # 96s48 (the federal safety agency # 69v172). While driving the motorized seat belt retracted, causing the driver to be drawn to the seat. The dealer has not been notified.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information regarding the recall 96S48 & 96S99 (motorized seat belt rail and motor assembly)
- Recalls 96S48 and 96S99 - parts shortage - probe motorized seat belt rail and motor assembly are in...
- 90-92 probe motorized seat belt rail & motor assy for recalls 96S48 & 96S99 are in extremely short supply-...
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: webbing
- What is wrong
- Note: driver's side (left) passive 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
Recall number 96V172001 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: webbing
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant would not be adequately restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
Recall number 96V172002 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Brackets mounting automatic shoulder belt retractor assembly may have an understrength spot weld.
- Risk
- Shoulder belt could fail in a collision increasing therisk of injury to the occupant.
- Remedy
- Install two bolts in the brackets to prevent shoulder belt failure.
Recall number 91V016000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 Ford Probe seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1991 Ford Probe?
38 of 177 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford Probe (21%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Ford Probe?
There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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