Ford Fiesta, Fusion; Lincoln MKZ (2011-2014): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 15V246000 · Apr 24, 2015 · Ford Motor Company
456,440
vehicles affected
456,440
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V246000
- Date
- Apr 24, 2015
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 456,440
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Doors > LATCH
- Model years
- 2011-2014
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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 can happen
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 fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V246000?
3 models: Ford Fiesta (2011-2014), Ford Fusion (2013-2014), Lincoln MKZ (2013-2014), about 456,440 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V246000?
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.
What can happen?
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.