NHTSA Recall 20V177000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 288,110 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Fiesta.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V177000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20S15 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH |
| Report received | March 23, 2020 |
| Owner notification | September 21, 2020 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 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 Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.
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 20V177000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 2014, 2015 |
| Ford Fusion | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Lincoln Mkz | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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.