NHTSA recall 01V045000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Ford Contour
Reported Feb 14, 200180 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 01S04Built Oct 30, 2000 – Oct 31, 2000
The defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with an incorrect power brake booster and master cylinder assembly.
The risk
If either the master cylinder or power brake booster IS subsequently serviced with only one of the correct brake booster or master cylinder parts, brake performance would be reduced.
The remedy
Dealers will install the correct contour brake booster and master cylinder in each of these vehicles. Owner notification began january 28, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinderService brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum