Ford Transit Connect (2014-2016): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 23V502000 · Jul 21, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
112,225
vehicles affected
112,225
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V502000
- Date
- Jul 21, 2023
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 112,225
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Doors > LATCH
- Model years
- 2014-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
What can happen
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S36.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Transit Connect | 2014-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V502000?
1 model: Ford Transit Connect (2014-2016), about 112,225 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V502000?
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S36.
What can happen?
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
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.