Air bagsRecall 96V-090 · 1996 Ford Probe
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 96V-090 covers 2,740 1996 Ford Probe for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on June 3, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V090000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABEL.
The fix
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.
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; PASSIVE RESTRAINT; AIR BAG; FMVSS NO. 208. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 17, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE NEW CAUTION LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME WITHOUT CHARGE CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1995 to November 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.