FORD 2017: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door t…

Recall #: 17V168000

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Ford recalled Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. The return sp….

FORD 2017: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH was recalled by Ford in March 13, 2017. Reason: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. The return spring for the driver …. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver-side interior door handle an…. Verify recall #17V168000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Ford issued this NHTSA recall-Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. The return spring for the driver ….

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agency class: March 13, 2017
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #17V168000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door to unlatch in a side impact crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Reason for recall

Hazard

If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy, what to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver-side interior door handle and repair the return spring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C04.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	17V168000
Date reported	March 13, 2017
Date initiated	March 13, 2017
Recalling firm	Ford
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver-side interior door handle and repair the return spring, as necessary…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on March 13, 2017. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17V168000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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