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Ford Recall 16S30: Doors May Unexpectedly Open
2016 Ford Transit Connect
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
- Actions
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
- Documents (20)
- Miscellaneous Document
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Media Correspondence
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - September 6, 2016 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Advance Notice - Safety Recall 16S30 - Supplement #1
- ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - June 19, 2017 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 16S30 - Supplement #4
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - May 16, 2017 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 16S30 - Supplement #3
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - February 1, 2017 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 16S30 - Supplement #1
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-1
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - July 31, 2017 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 16S30 - Supplement #5
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - August 24, 2017 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 16S30 - Supplement #6
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - December 13, 2016 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 16S30
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-3
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - March 13, 2017 SUBJECT: DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 16S30 - Supplement #2
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-4
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