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.”
Ford Motor Company – Driver’s Door may Unlatch in a Crash/FMVSS 206
| Report Received Date | 03/13/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V168000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | 17C04 |
| Potentially Affected | 5470 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V168000) |
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