NHTSA recall 15V-040 (15V040000)
structure recall reported January 28, 2015 - about 194,889 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V040000
- Also written as
- 15V-040
- Manufacturer number
- 15S02
- Reported
- January 28, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~194,889
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.
Why it is dangerous
If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-040 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.