Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles
— Recall Campaign #17V168000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,470 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V168000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 13, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V168000 |
| Units affected: | 5,470 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.