Ford recall: Structure
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through April 10, 2014. Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.
What could happen
A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the door handles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S03.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Escape 2013–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V239000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 7, 2014
- Owners notified
- May 30, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 581,986
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 5, 2011 to Apr 10, 2014
- Part
- Structure › Body › Door
- Maker's own recall number
- 14S03
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.
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.