CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The return spring for the driver's side interior door handle may come loose. If that happens, the driver's door can unlatch during a side impact crash, which fails the federal door lock and retention safety standard.
An unlatched door in a crash can increase the risk of injury to the driver. Ford will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will inspect the driver's side interior door handle and repair the return spring if needed, at no cost to you.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup or contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 (recall number 17C04).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Mustang | 2017 |
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