NHTSA recall 17V168000
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Ford Mustang
Reported Mar 13, 20175,470 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 17C04Built Jan 13, 2017 – Jan 31, 2017
The defect
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."
The risk
If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
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.