NHTSA Recall 15V171000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V171000; Date: Mar. 24, 2015
If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Ford Explorer; 2012 Ford Explorer; 2013 Ford Explorer
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 194,484
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s11.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 23, 2015
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