Recall 99V-361
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2000 Ford Contour and 1 other model: Equipment (other, labels).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-361
- Reported
- December 29, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 1,381 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An incorrect label was installed on the driver side rear door. This label contains instructions for the activation of the childproof safety locks.
The risk
The operator of the vehicle may believe the childproof safety lock was activated when it was not, potentially allowing the door to be opened from the inside.
The fix
Owners will be provided with a replacement label and installation instructions.
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford recall no. 99l02.owner notification is expected to begin during january 2000. Owners who do not receive the replacement label within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-[removed].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
- Mercury Mystique 2000