NHTSA recall 20V-177 (20V177000)
latches, locks and linkages recall reported March 23, 2020 - about 288,110 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V177000
- Also written as
- 20V-177
- Manufacturer number
- 20S15
- Reported
- March 23, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~288,110
- Component
- latches, locks and linkages
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 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.
Why it is dangerous
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-177 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 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.