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Passenger Cars (Ford Mustang) - Repair
Official notice
31 Aug 2018
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger Cars (Ford Mustang) - Repair. Door entry/exit system (door latch) defect. ■Defective component: Door entry/exit system (door latch). ■Condition of the structure, system or performance considered noncompliant with standards and its cause: In the left and right door latches, the spring hook mounting portion inside the latch has insufficient strength and may break after repeated opening and closing of the door. Consequently, the door latch may not lock securely and, in the worst case, the door may open while driving. Published 2018-08-31.
What to do now
(Recall) 外-2712 ■Corrective action: Replace the left and right door latches on all vehicles with improved parts.
Recall number
外-2712
Official notice
2018-08-31
The hazard
The hazard
Door entry/exit system (door latch) defect. ■Defective component: Door entry/exit system (door latch). ■Condition of the structure, system or performance considered noncompliant with standards and its cause: In the left and right door latches, the spring hook mounting portion inside the latch has insufficient strength and may break after repeated opening and closing of the door. Consequently, the door latch may not lock securely and, in the worst case, the door may open while driving.
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Brand: Ford. Contact: フォード自動車株式会社. Phone 0120-125175.
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