NHTSA recall 15V246000
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Ford Motor Company
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What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2011 Ford Fiesta
- 2012 Ford Fiesta
- 2013 Ford Fiesta
- 2013 Ford Fusion
- 2013 Lincoln Mkz
- 2014 Ford Fiesta
- 2014 Ford Fusion
- 2014 Lincoln Mkz
All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Ford Fiesta, 2012 Ford Fiesta, 2013 Ford Fiesta, 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013 Ford Fusion, 2014 Ford Fusion, 2013 Lincoln Mkz, 2014 Lincoln Mkz.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V246000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.