2012 FORD EXPLORER RECALL - #15V171000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : DOOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 FORD EXPLORER |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/2011 - 1/31/2012 |
| Recalled on |
3/24/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
7/23/2015 |
| # Affected |
194,484 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
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| Description |
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. |
| Consequences |
If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. |
| Corrective action |
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S11. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2012 FORD EXPLORER Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2012 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2012 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2012 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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