NHTSA Recall 16V643000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V643000; Date: Sep. 6, 2016
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Ford C-max; 2014 Ford C-max; 2015 Ford C-max; 2013 Ford Escape; 2014 Ford Escape; 2015 Ford Escape; 2012 Ford Focus; 2013 Ford Focus; 2014 Ford Focus; 2015 Ford Focus; 2015 Ford Mustang; 2014 Ford Transit Connect; 2015 Ford Transit Connect; 2016 Ford Transit Connect; 2015 Lincoln MKC
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 2,046,297
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford focus, 2013-2015 Ford escape and Ford c-max, 2015 Lincoln mkc and Ford mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford transit connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s30.
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: Jan 27, 2017
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