NHTSA recall 99V361000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 99V361000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 99L02 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1999-12-29 |
| Owners notified | 2000-01-10 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Units potentially affected | 1381 |
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.
What can happen
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 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).
| 2000 FORD CONTOUR | Built 1999-12-03 to 1999-12-06. |
|---|---|
| 2000 MERCURY MYSTIQUE | Built 1999-12-03 to 1999-12-06. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 022001 | 2005-04-07. Service bulletin. REPLACEMENT SPEAKER INSTALLATION TIPS. *TT |
|---|---|
| 02208 | 2005-04-07. Service bulletin. CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH |
| 13355 | 2000-11-27. Service bulletin. INFORMATION REGARDING A/C PEANUT O-RING COLOR. *TT |
| 7249 | 2000-03-30. Service bulletin. INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT |
| 99196 | 2000-03-08. Service bulletin. INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.