NHTSA recall 17V-168 (17V168000)
latches, locks and linkages recall reported March 13, 2017 - about 5,470 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V168000
- Also written as
- 17V-168
- Manufacturer number
- 17C04
- Reported
- March 13, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,470
- Component
- latches, locks and linkages
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door to unlatch in a side impact crash. 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
If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver-side interior door handle and repair the return spring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C04.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-168 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.