Kiekert C1a recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 2, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kiekert USA recalls Kiekert C1a

Recall number

20E010000

Brand / firm

Kiekert

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5,641,577 units

Why it was recalled

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Ford and Volvo are recalling cars built with certain Kiekert USA (Kiekert) C1A door latches. A component within the door latches may break as a result of excessive temperatures within the door, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

What to do

Ford and Volvo have recalls to notify their owners, and their dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.