NHTSA Recall 20V177000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V177000; Date: Mar. 23, 2020
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:
2014 Ford Fiesta; 2015 Ford Fiesta; 2014 Ford Fusion; 2015 Ford Fusion; 2016 Ford Fusion; 2014 Lincoln MKZ; 2015 Lincoln MKZ; 2016 Lincoln MKZ
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 248,912
Recall Summary:
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 fiesta, 2014-2016 fusion and lincoln mkz vehicles sold, or ever registered in alabama, arkansas, arizona, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, new mexico, nevada, oklahoma, oregon, south carolina, texas, utah, washington, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands. a component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch 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 ford or lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin may 4, 2020. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 20s15.
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.
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