Recall 20S15 – Doors May Open While Driving

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

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A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V177000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 288,110

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 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.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 20S15.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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