NHTSA Recall 96V172001: Webbing (seat belts)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 224,000 vehicles. It affects 1990–1992 Ford Probe.
| NHTSA campaign | 96V172001 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › WEBBING |
| Report received | September 6, 1996 |
| Owner notification | October 11, 1996 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration'sauto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by recall 96V172001
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.