FORD CONTOUR 2000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V361000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | CONTOUR | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-01-10 | 1999-12-29 | 2000-01-10 |
Production Dates: 1999-12-03 - 1999-12-06
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99L02
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1381
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 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.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
