What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2006273
- Recall date
- 19 October 2006
- Make
- Ford
- Models
- Five Hundred, Freestyle
- Model years
- 2005 to 2006
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Other
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 13,656
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, the door latch mechanisms may experience water intrusion that, over time, may wash out grease applied during the manufacturing process. This may allow the latch mechanism to freeze during temperatures significantly below zero degrees Celsius, in combination with a wet environment. As a result, the door latch pawl may not return to the latched position when the door is closed, allowing the door to open while the vehicle is in motion. Correction: Dealers will: 1) install a shield over the front latches; 2) seal a drain hole in the rear window trim moulding on Freestyle rear side doors; and 3) apply grease to all front and rear side-door latch mechanisms.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2006273.