NHTSA Recall #23V502000 — FORD Transit Connect LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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ID: #23V502000MFR: Ford Motor Company
What This Recall Means
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Risk if Unfixed
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
How to Get This Fixed
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S36.
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What happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.
Risk if unfixed
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S36.
Original NHTSA model designations: FORD Transit Connect
This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #23V502000.
Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is
affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population.
The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH recall for the 2016 FORD Transit Connect? (Campaign #23V502000)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching. An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S36.