Ford and Volvo are recalling cars built with certain Kiekert USA (Kiekert) C1A door latches. A component within the door latches may break as a result of excessive temperatures within the door, 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.
Kiekert USA – Doors may Unexpectedly Open
| Report Received Date | 03/02/2020 |
| NHTSA ID | 20E010000 |
| Consequence Summary | A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Ford and Volvo have recalls to notify their owners, and their dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 5641577 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20E010000) |
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