Ford has issued a recall alert for about 112,000 Transit Connect vans from model years 2014 through 2016 because their front doors may stop latching properly.
Ford tells National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “The front door latch pawl spring tab design is susceptible to cracking and failure over time.” With a cracked pawl, the door may not stay closed. Ford also says it could open while driving.
The company is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the problem.
Dealers will inspect both front door latches and replace them if necessary. The replacement part, Ford says, “has a modified spring pawl tab, increasing the strength.”
By law, dealerships never charge for recall-related repairs.
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