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1996 Ford Probe recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the 1996 Ford Probe, covering 2,740 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Air bagsReported June 3, 1996 · 2,740 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The supplementary air bag inflatable restraint caution label located on the driver side sun visor does not contain the statement, "do not install rearward facing child seats in any front passenger seat position." this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning label.
Remedy
A new caution label, with installation instructions, will be sent directly to owners. Owners can install the label or, if they wish, can have their dealer install the label for them.

Recall number 96V090000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1996 Ford Probe have?

1, covering air bags.

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