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Recall 96V-090

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1996 Ford Probe: Air bags.

At a glance

Campaign number
96V-090
Reported
June 3, 1996
Vehicles affected
2,740 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

Notes from the manufacturer

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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles