The issue
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 206 - Door Locks and Door Retention Components. The rear liftgate latching system does not meet the Technical Standards Document 206 Inertia Load requirement. If the liftgate is left unlocked, it may open during a severe collision. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod and attachment clip.
Description (français)
Certains véhicules ne satisfont pas aux exigences de la NSVAC 206 - Serrures de portes et composants de retenue de porte. Le système de verrouillage du hayon ne respecte pas l'exigence concernant la charge d'inertie du Document de normes techniques n° 206. Si l'on ne verrouille pas le hayon, il pourrait s'ouvrir en cas de collision importante. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront remplacer le dispositif de retenue et la tige de relâchement du loquet du hayon.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2004, 2005 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 2004 | 499 | 6 |
| Ford Escape | 2005 | 1,394 | 4 |