Probe V6-182 3.0L (1990)
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Technical Instructions (Rail Inspection/Replacement)
Attachment V
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Technical Instructions (System Diagnosis)
Owner Letter
October, 1996
Serial Number: 12345678901234567
96S48
Mr. John Sample
123 Main Street
Anywhere, USA 12345
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Ford Motor Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1990 - 1992 Model Year Ford Probe passenger
cars.
Safety Defect
The motorized safety belts of your car may malfunction due to wear of the track assemblies that guide the moveable shoulder belt anchorages mounted
above the doors. Eventually, the moveable anchorages could stick along the sides of the roof and lock in an improper position in the rails. In such a case
the restraint system may not provide the proper protection to the front occupants in the event of a collision.
Precaution
A malfunction in a motorized shoulder belt does not reduce the effectiveness of any lap belt. Occupants should continue to wear their lap belts.
Repairs
IF RESTRAINT SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK NOW (LOCKED UP)
If your vehicle's restraint system is inoperative at this time, (belt does not travel fully forward along the roof rail when an adjacent door is opened or fully
rearward when the door is closed and the ignition is on) call your dealer now. Ask for a service date for recall 96S48/96S99 (left/right side).
When you bring your vehicle in for your service date, your dealer will restore operation of your restraint system. However, you may be asked to return
your vehicle after December 15, 1996 to have a new restraint rail installed on the driver's side and, if necessary, the passenger side. The new restraint
rails will not be available until December 15, 1996.
If Restraint System Works Now (Not Locked Up)
If your vehicle's restraint system is currently operating (belt travels fully forward and rearward along the roof rail), please call your dealer after:
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December 15, 1996.
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January 15, 1997.
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February 15, 1997.
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March 15, 1997.
At that time your dealer will replace the driver side restraint rail and inspect the passenger side restraint rail. If the passenger side rail shows a given
amount of wear, it will be replaced also. We appreciate your cooperation and patience in this matter, and are taking these steps to avoid inconveniencing
you with multiple trips to the dealer for repairs on your Probe.
When you bring your Probe in, show the dealer this letter.
If you misplace this letter, your dealer will still do the work, free of charge.
How Long Will It Take?
When parts become available, it may take your dealer a full day to perform this service. However, due to service scheduling times or unanticipated
service complications, your dealer may need your vehicle for a longer period of time.
Refunds
If you paid to have this service done before the date of this letter, Ford is offering a refund. For the refund, please give your paid original receipt to your
Ford dealer. To help avoid delays, please do not send receipts to Ford Motor Company.
Changed Address Or Sold The Probe?
Please fill out the enclosed prepaid postcard and mail it to us if you have changed your address or sold the Probe.
If the dealer doesn't make the repair promptly and without charge, you may contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center, 300 Renaissance Center, P.O.
