NHTSA recall 17V168000

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March 13, 2017report date

5,470units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door to unlatch in a side impact crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 206, "door locks and door retention components."

Why it matters: If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury.

The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver-side interior door handle and repair the return spring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

2017 Ford Mustang

All model years NHTSA lists

2017 Ford Mustang.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V168000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.