Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1997 FORD CONTOURTransport Canada Recall #2001205
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles sold in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec . The front coil springs may fracture as a result of corrosion in high corrosion environments. Depending on the location of the fracture, a broken spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire in some cases. Some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will install spring catcher brackets.
23,351 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 01S23