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Ford - Some vehicles may have an incorrectly assembled rear door latch spring that will cause the manual child lock to not function correctly
Official notice
30 Nov 2018
Last checked
30 Nov 2018
An official DVSA notice concerns Ford - Some vehicles may have an incorrectly assembled rear door latch spring that will cause the manual child lock to not function correctly. Some vehicles may have an incorrectly assembled rear door latch spring that will cause the manual child lock to not function correctly Published 2018-11-30.
What to do now
Check child locks for correct activation and replace if necessary.
Units affected
3,021
Recall number
R-2018-261
Official notice
2018-11-30
The hazard
The hazard
Some vehicles may have an incorrectly assembled rear door latch spring that will cause the manual child lock to not function correctly
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Ford. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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