Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #16V643000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V643000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2012-2015 ford focus, 2013-2015 ford escape and ford c-max, 2015 lincoln mkc and ford mustang, and 2014-2016 ford transit connect vehicles Includes 2,046,297 affected units, Doors may Unexpectedly Open, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2015 ford focus, 2013-2015 ford escape and ford c-max, 2015 lincoln mkc and ford mustang, and 2014-2016 ford transit connect vehicles

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 ford focus, 2013-2015 ford escape and ford c-max, 2015 lincoln mkc and ford mustang, and 2014-2016 ford transit connect vehicles. a component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. the recall began on january 27, 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s30.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V643000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2016-09-06T00:00:00
Subject: Doors may unexpectedly open
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 2,046,297

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 16S30
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 ford focus, 2013-2015 ford escape and ford c-max, 2015 lincoln mkc and ford mustang, and 2014-2016 ford transit connect vehicles. a component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching 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 the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. the recall began on january 27, 2017. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s30.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 61.83

Metadata

SID: row-r4ag-mavg_58q2
NHTSA ID: 16V643000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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