2017 Ford Mustang Recall NHTSA 17V168000

Release Date:

March 13, 2017

Applicable Country:

USA

NHTSA Campaign Number:

17V168000

Manufacturer:

Ford Motor Company

Component(s):

• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
  • DOORS
    • LATCH

Summary

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."

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.

Other Recalls For The 2017 Ford Mustang

• 2017 Ford Mustang Recall NHTSA 16V779000
• 2017 Ford Mustang Recall NHTSA 17V529000