NHTSA Recall 20V331000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V331000; Date: Jun. 8, 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:
2013 Ford C-max; 2014 Ford C-max; 2015 Ford C-max; 2013 Ford Escape; 2014 Ford Escape; 2015 Ford Escape; 2011 Ford Fiesta; 2012 Ford Fiesta; 2013 Ford Fiesta; 2014 Ford Fiesta; 2012 Ford Focus; 2013 Ford Focus; 2014 Ford Focus; 2015 Ford Focus; 2013 Ford Fusion; 2014 Ford Fusion; 2015 Ford Mustang; 2014 Ford Transit Connect; 2015 Ford Transit Connect; 2016 Ford Transit Connect; 2015 Lincoln MKC; 2013 Lincoln MKZ; 2014 Lincoln MKZ
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 2,147,323
Recall Summary:
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 fiesta, 2013-2014 fusion, 2015 mustang, 2013-2015 escape and c-max, 2012-2015 focus, 2014-2016 transit connect, 2013-2014 lincoln mkz, and 2015 mkc vehicles. these vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15v-246, 16v-643 or 17v-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. 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 dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. this recall is expected to begin july 20, 2020. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 20s30.
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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