Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #06V383000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V383000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 139,537 affected units, DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. the side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a shield over the front latches; seal a drain hole in the rear window trim molding on the freestyle rear side doors; and apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms free of charge. The recall began on november 8, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V383000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2006-10-05T00:00:00
Subject: Door latch mechanisms
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 139,537

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 06S45
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and wyoming. the side door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion allowing the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather.
Consequence Summary: As a result, the door latch pawl may not return to the latch position when the door is closed, and the door could open while the vehicle is moving.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a shield over the front latches; seal a drain hole in the rear window trim molding on the freestyle rear side doors; and apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms free of charge. The recall began on november 8, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gzfk_6p6y~q6qd
NHTSA ID: 06V383000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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