Recall 17V210 covers 191,432 2013-2014 Lincoln Mkz, Fusion, and Fiesta vehicles for faulty door latches. Free repair at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
Lincoln is recalling 191,432 2013-2014 Mkz, Fusion, and Fiesta vehicles under recall 17V210 because a door latch component can break, making a door hard to latch or leaving it only partly closed. A door that is not secured can open while the vehicle is moving, increasing injury risk; Lincoln dealers will complete the free latch repair.
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What's wrong?
The door latch on the 2013-2014 Mkz, Fusion, and Fiesta is the catch mechanism inside each door that grabs the striker on the body and holds the door closed. When it works normally, the latch clicks into place as the door shuts, then releases only when the handle is pulled or the lock mechanism commands it.
On affected vehicles, a small internal piece tied to the pawl return spring can break. That spring helps move the latch back into position after the door closes. If it breaks, the door can become hard to latch, or it can appear closed even though the latch has not fully secured to the striker.
Owners can notice the problem while closing the door. A door that rebounds, needs repeated attempts to shut, or feels difficult to latch is a warning sign that the latch needs service.
Who's affected?
Covers three model lines across the 2013 and 2014 model years, all tied to the door latch component.
| 2013 Lincoln Mkz | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2014 Lincoln Mkz | Latch |
| 2013 Ford Fusion | Latch |
| 2014 Ford Fusion | Latch |
| 2014 Ford Fiesta | Latch |
| Units affected | 191,432 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
A door that is not securely latched can open while the vehicle is moving, increasing injury risk for an occupant. If a door rebounds, takes repeated attempts to latch, or feels difficult to close, treat it as a service warning and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2013-2014 Lincoln Mkz, Fusion, or Fiesta is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the free door-latch replacement that fixes latches that leave a door difficult to latch or unsecured.
- Bring the recall notice if Lincoln mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V210 when you call.
- Close each door firmly before driving, and stop driving if a door will not latch or shows as ajar.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lincoln technician replaces all four door latches covered by recall 17V210. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. A standard reimbursement plan covers eligible latch repairs owners paid for before the recall notice, with eligibility ending May 17, 2017. If you already paid for a related door latch repair, bring the repair invoice and payment documentation to the service desk and ask how to file the reimbursement claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 27, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 28, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| March 28, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 1, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 1, 2017 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 1, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V210?
Recall 17V210 covers 191,432 2013-2014 Lincoln Mkz, Fusion, and Fiesta vehicles with door latches that can break. A door can seem closed when it is not latched, then open while the vehicle is moving and raise injury risk for an occupant.
What should I do if my 2013-2014 Lincoln Mkz, Fusion, or Fiesta is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V210. If it is, call a franchised Lincoln dealer and schedule the door-latch repair. Reference recall number 17V210 or Lincoln recall number 15S16 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy for recall 17V210 is replacement of all four door latches free of charge at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that an unlatched door can open while the vehicle is moving. Ford's filing says this increases the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Until the repair is complete, make sure each door fully latches before driving and schedule the free latch replacement.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for a door that is hard to latch or a door that seems closed but does not stay secured. Those signs match the door-latch defect in recall 17V210. If your VIN is included, have all four door latches replaced for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V210000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V210 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V210000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →