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Lincoln Recall 15S16: Doors May Unexpectedly Open
2013 Lincoln MKZ
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) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch 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 all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
- Documents (18)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Advance Notice - Safety Recall 15S16 – Supplement #2
- Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Press Release
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Advance Notice - Safety Recall 15S16 - Supplement #1
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - December 3, 2015 SUBJECT: Safety Recall 15S16 – Supplement #1
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-2
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - DEMONSTRATION/DELIVERY HOLD Advance Notice
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-4
- ISSUED Renotification Notice
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-1
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