NHTSA Campaign 96V172002
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Sep 6, 1996 · 224,000 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | PROBE | 1990 | 224,000 |
| FORD | PROBE | 1991 | 224,000 |
| FORD | PROBE | 1992 | 224,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V172002 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.