NHTSA recall 16V-698 (16V698000)
structure recall reported September 28, 2016 - about 64,038 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V698000
- Also written as
- 16V-698
- Manufacturer number
- 16C13
- Reported
- September 28, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~64,038
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. 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."
Why it is dangerous
With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-698 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.