Recall 17V-168
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2017 Ford Mustang: Latches/locks/linkages (doors, latch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 17V-168
- Reported
- March 13, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 5,470 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 risk
If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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-[removed]. Ford's number for the recall is 17C04.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Mustang 2017