Ford is recalling 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles with potential front door latch failure that could open while driving. Owners must have latches inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost.
An unlatched door can open while driving, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford is recalling certain 2014-2016 Transit Connect vehicles because the front door latch pawl may crack, causing the door to stay unlatched while driving. This increases the risk of injury if the door opens unexpectedly during motion. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226835-ford-transit-connect-2016-door-latch-recall-risk-of-unlatched.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226835-ford-transit-connect-2016-door-latch-recall-risk-of-unlatched · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V502000
“Ford Transit Connect (2016) Door Latch Recall: Risk of Unlatched Door During Drive.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226835-ford-transit-connect-2016-door-latch-recall-risk-of-unlatched. Based on NHTSA recall 23V502000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V502000).
The front door latch pawl may crack, preventing the door from latching properly. This can cause the door to stay open while driving, potentially leading to injury if the door strikes a person or object.
Owners of 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the door opens unexpectedly while moving.
Check if your vehicle is a 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect. The recall was notified to owners on February 2, 2024.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a door latch inspection and replacement at no cost.
Dealers will inspect and replace the front door latches as necessary for affected vehicles.
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.
The front door latch pawl may crack, causing the door to stay unlatched while driving and increasing injury risk.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect. The recall was notified to owners on February 2, 2024.
If your door opens unexpectedly while driving, stop the vehicle immediately and contact Ford customer service.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V502000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 23V502000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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