NHTSA Recall # | 112906 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V040000 |
MFG Compaign # | 15S02 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | TAURUS |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
Date of notification | 23/03/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/12/09 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/07/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 28/01/15 |
Report created | 28/01/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 194889 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 ford taurus vehicles manufactured december 1, 2009, to july 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 lincoln mks vehicles manufactured june 1, 2011, to october 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. |
Consequence summary | If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began march 23, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s02. |
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). |