FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V502000

Make Model Year
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-02-05 2023-07-21 2023-07-21

Production Dates: 2014-03-01 - 2014-05-15

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23S36

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 112225

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles. The front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from latching.

Consequence

An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S36.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.