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HighNHTSA·17V210000·Announced 2017-03-27

Ford Recalls 2013-2014 Vehicles Due to Door Latch Defect

Ford is recalling 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, Ford Fusion, and 2014 Ford Fiesta vehicles because door latches may break, leaving doors unsecured.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (door latches) that could open in motion, posing a risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion, and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The recall involves a defect where a component within the door latches may break. This failure can make doors difficult to latch or lead 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 a vehicle occupant. The recall began on May 1, 2017.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
LINCOLN, FORD MKZ, FUSION, FIESTA
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Door Latches
Hazard
Affected units
191,432

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • MKZ
  • FUSION
  • FIESTA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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