Transport CanadaHigh Risk

March 24, 2015

2011 FORD EXPLORERTransport Canada Recall #2015127

STRUCTURE

Defect

On certain vehicles, the return spring within the interior door handle assembly could become unseated, resulting in an interior handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. This could allow a door to unlatch during a side impact crash, which could increase the risk of injury to a seat occupant.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the interior handles as necessary.

12,392 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 15S11