Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #15V171000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V171000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2011-2013 explorer vehicles Includes 194,484 affected units, Interior Door Handle Return Spring may Unseat, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2013 explorer vehicles

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 explorer vehicles. 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.

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 on july 23, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s11.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V171000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2015-03-24T00:00:00
Subject: Interior door handle return spring may unseat
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 194,484

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15S11
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 explorer vehicles. 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 on july 23, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s11.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 67.75

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NHTSA ID: 15V171000
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