NHTSA Recall 15V246000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 456,440 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Fiesta.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V246000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15S16 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH |
| Report received | April 24, 2015 |
| Owner notification | December 18, 2015 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012. A component within the door latches may break 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.
Safety risk
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. The recall began on December 18, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V246000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Ford Fusion | 2013, 2014 |
| Lincoln Mkz | 2013, 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.