The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V502000·Announced 2023-07-21

Ford Recalls 2014-2016 Transit Connect Vehicles for Door Latch Defect

Ford is recalling 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles because front door latches may crack, preventing doors from latching and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 latch) that poses a risk of injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front door latch pawl may crack, which can prevent the door from latching properly.

An unlatched door can open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
112,225

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 (1)

  • TRANSIT CONNECT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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