NHTSA Recall # | 124387 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V210000 |
MFG Compaign # | 15S16 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FIESTA |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
Date of notification | 01/05/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/13 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/10/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 27/03/17 |
Report created | 29/03/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 191432 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 ford fiesta, 2013-2014 ford fusion and 2013-2014 lincoln mkz vehicles. 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. |
Consequence summary | A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began may 1, 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s16. |
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). |