1990-1992 Ford Probe recall: webbing

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 6, 1996. It covers about 224,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 224,000
reported: Sep 6, 1996
owners notified: Oct 11, 1996
related complaints: 478

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

Affected vehicles

Ford Probe 1990-1992 1990 1991 1992

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 478 complaints about seat belts problems.

1990 Ford Probe 1991 Ford Probe 1992 Ford Probe

Questions about recall 96V172002

Is there a recall on the 1990-1992 Ford Probe webbing?

Yes. Recall 96V172002, reported on September 6, 1996, covers about 224,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V172002?

Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.

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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