Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1998 FORD CONTOURTransport Canada Recall #1999164
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the air bag sensor wiring pigtail insulation may become brittle and crack over time due to water accumulation in the protective convolute combined with high under hood temperatures and routing of the pigtail near the radiator. This could result in the air bag warning light illuminating and disabling of the air bag.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Air bag sensors with revised wiring insulation will be installed. Also, vehicles which have the air bag warning light illuminated will have a new air bag diagnostic monitor installed if required.
33,029 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 99S23Updated June 10, 2026