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NHTSARecalled 2015-04-24

Ford Motor Company — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

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2011 FORD FIESTA; 2012 FORD FIESTA; 2014 LINCOLN MKZ; 2013 LINCOLN MKZ; 2014 FORD FUSION; 2013 FORD FUSION; 2013 FORD FIESTA; 2014 FORD FIESTA

  • Brand FORD
  • Brand LINCOLN

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Ford is recalling certain 2011-2014 Ford Fiesta vehicles, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles, and 2013 Lincoln MKZ vehicles because a component within the door latches may break, making doors difficult to latch or causing drivers and passengers to believe a door is securely closed when it is not. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. The affected vehicles were manufactured between November 11, 2009, and May 31, 2013.

Ford dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part at no charge to owners. Affected owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to arrange service, referencing Ford recall number 15S16. The recall began on December 18, 2015, and interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

What should I do?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.

Details from the source

Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

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