Make : FORD | Model : PROBE | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 19890814 - 19920207 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V172001 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19961011 | Date Received by ODI: 19960906 | Date Added to Database: 19970205 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 224000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE DRIVER SIDE AND INOPERATIVE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT TRACK ASSEMBLIES. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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