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Vehicles/Trucks & SUVs

Ford Motor Company: 2014-2016 Transit Connect Front Door Latches Recalled for Opening Risk

Agency Publication Date: July 21, 2023
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Summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 112,225 of its 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles because a component inside the front door latch may crack. This defect can prevent the door from latching properly, which may result in a door opening unexpectedly. Owners of these vehicles should contact a Ford dealer to have both front door latches inspected and replaced if necessary at no cost.

Risk

A cracked latch pawl can cause the door to fail to latch or to come unlatched while the vehicle is in motion. If the door opens while driving, it significantly increases the risk of injury to occupants or others nearby.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected: This recall specifically covers 2014, 2015, and 2016 Ford Transit Connect models.
  2. Check your front doors to see if they are having difficulty latching or staying closed, though the latch may fail without prior warning.
  3. Contact an authorized Ford dealer to schedule a free appointment to have your front door latches inspected and replaced as needed.
  4. If you have additional questions, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 23S36.
  5. You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Inspection and replacement of front door latches.

How to: Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V502000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Sold By: Ford dealers
Units Affected: 112,225 vehicles(112225% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: February 5, 2024
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.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 23S36
Agency Last Updated: August 1, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response