Issue ID | 1191964 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10725546 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION HYBRID |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 31/01/14 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion hybrid. While driving approximately 10 mph, the front passenger side door latch fractured and caused the door to inadvertently open. The dealer stated that the latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure occurred with the rear passenger door. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed that the rear passenger door opened where a child was seated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the latch was replaced with part number be82-5426413-d. The failure recurred multiple times with a child seated near the failed door. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number:15v246000(latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed by the dealer that the part which was used to repair the vehicle before would be used again for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 54,083. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54083 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GLENDALE , AZ |
VIN pattern | 3FA6P0LU9DRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 25/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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