NHTSA recall 99V-361 (99V361000)

equipment recall reported December 29, 1999 - about 1,381 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V361000
Also written as: 99V-361
Manufacturer number: 99L02
Reported: December 29, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~1,381
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-361 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Contour - 2000

Mercury Mystique - 2000

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.