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NHTSARecalled Sep 6, 2016 · #16V643000

Doors may Unexpectedly Open

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Product details

Product
  • Doors may Unexpectedly Open
  • 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2015 Ford, 2015 Lincoln, 2016 Ford
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice