NHTSA Recall 99V361000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V361000; Date: Dec. 29, 1999
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Ford Contour; 2000 Mercury Mystique
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,381
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with a replacement label and installation instructions.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 10, 2000
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