The defect
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.
The risk
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Transit Connect | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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 Transit Connect | 2014 | 127 | 15 |
| Ford Transit Connect | 2015 | 66 | 11 |
| Ford Transit Connect | 2016 | 104 | 10 |
Other latches/locks/linkages recalls in 2023
11 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the latches/locks/linkages; Ford Motor Company filed 737 campaigns in all.
| 23V775000 17 Nov 2023 | Ford Motor Company |
| 23V594000 24 Aug 2023 | Kia America, Inc. |
| 23V373000 25 May 2023 | Autocar, LLC |
| 23V324000 4 May 2023 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| 23V231000 31 Mar 2023 | Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. |
| 23V187000 20 Mar 2023 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 23V166000 14 Mar 2023 | REV Recreation Group |
| 23V161000 10 Mar 2023 | Kibbi, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023