A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226833-ford-transit-connect-2016-recall-latches-locks-linkages · Recall date June 9, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V643000
“FORD TRANSIT CONNECT (2016) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages.” GovInfoNow, recall dated June 9, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226833-ford-transit-connect-2016-recall-latches-locks-linkages. Based on NHTSA recall 16V643000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V643000).
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford Motor Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V643000 — Ford Motor Company FORD TRANSIT CONNECT (2016) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages Hello, I own a FORD TRANSIT CONNECT (2016) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages that is covered by recall 16V643000 from Ford Motor Company. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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