Recall 01V-045
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2000 Ford Contour: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, master cylinder); Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist, vacuum).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-045
- Reported
- February 14, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 80 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with an incorrect power brake booster and master cylinder assembly.
The risk
If either the master cylinder or power brake booster is subsequently serviced with only one of the correct brake booster or master cylinder parts, brake performance would be reduced.
The fix
Dealers will install the correct contour brake booster and master cylinder in each of these vehicles. Owner notification began january 28, 2002. 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Contour 2000