Recall 17V168000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Report Date
20170313
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. 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."

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C04.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 FORD MUSTANG

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.