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SevereNHTSA·20E010000·Announced 2020-03-02

Ford and Volvo Recall Vehicles with Defective Kiekert Door Latches

Ford and Volvo are recalling vehicles with specific Kiekert door latches that may break in high heat, leaving doors unlatched.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (door latches) that could lead to a door opening while in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Ford and Volvo are recalling certain vehicles equipped with specific Kiekert USA C1A door latches. A component within these latches may break due to excessive temperatures inside the door. This failure can make the doors difficult to latch or cause the driver or passengers to believe the door is securely closed when it is not.

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, which increases the risk of injury or a crash. The recall affects 5,641,577 vehicles.

Ford and Volvo dealers will replace all four door latches on affected vehicles free of charge. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 for more information. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH recall
Manufacturer
Kiekert USA
Category
Vehicle — Door Latches
Hazard
Affected units
5,641,577

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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