1996 Ford Probe recall: air bags
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 3, 1996. It covers about 2,740 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,740
- reported
- Jun 3, 1996
- owners notified
- Jul 10, 1996
- related complaints
- 2
Air bags
- 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
Affected vehicles
- Ford Probe 1996 1996
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 96V090000
Is there a recall on the 1996 Ford Probe air bags?
Yes. Recall 96V090000, reported on June 3, 1996, covers about 2,740 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V090000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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