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Report Date :
November 22, 2009 at
04:30 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
99V361000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
FORD / CONTOUR
2000
MERCURY / MYSTIQUE
2000
Manufacturer:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date:
DEC 23, 1999
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
99V361000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1381
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Notes:
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).
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