yes, there is a recall on this. Information is located in the FAQs.

http://www.contour.org/FAQ/FAQ.php?s=probs&displayid=24

Btw, posts like these belong in the troubleshooting just for future reference.

Jim Hahn 1996 T-Red Contour SE Reborn 4/6/04 3.0L swap and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit 364 whp, 410 wtq @ 4,700 rpm