NHTSA recall 96V-090 (96V090000)

air bags recall reported June 3, 1996 - about 2,740 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V090000
Also written as: 96V-090
Reported: June 3, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~2,740
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

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."

Why it is dangerous

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OPERATORS COULD FAIL TO NOTICE AND HEED THE WARNING LABEL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-090 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Probe - 1996

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