2011 Ford Fiesta | 2012 Ford Fiesta | 2014 Lincoln Mkz | 2013 Lincoln Mkz | 2014 Ford Fusion | 2013 Ford Fusion | 2013 Ford Fiesta | 2014 Ford Fiesta — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Published April 24, 2015 · Recall initiated: April 24, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V246000, published April 24, 2015. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2011 Ford Fiesta | 2012 Ford Fiesta | 2014 Lincoln Mkz | 2013 Lincoln Mkz | 2014 Ford Fusion | 2013 Ford Fusion | 2013 Ford Fiesta | 2014 Ford Fiesta — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. 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 passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
What to do
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- FIESTA
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2011 FORD FIESTA | 2012 FORD FIESTA | 2014 LINCOLN MKZ | 2013 LINCOLN MKZ | 2014 FORD FUSION | 2013 FORD FUSION | 2013 FORD FIESTA | 2014 FORD FIESTA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Ford Fiesta | 2012 Ford Fiesta | 2014 Lincoln Mkz | 2013 Lincoln Mkz | 2014 Ford Fusion | 2013 Ford Fusion | 2013 Ford Fiesta | 2014 Ford Fiesta — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V246000 on April 24, 2015. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. 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 passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: FIESTA.