NHTSA Recall 17V168000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V168000; Date: Mar. 13, 2017
If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Ford Mustang
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 5,470
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford mustang vehicles. The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door to unlatch in a side impact crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 206, "door locks and door retention components. "
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver-side interior door handle and repair the return spring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17c04.
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: Apr 14, 2017
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