What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2011047
- Recall date
- 31 January 2011
- Make
- Ford
- Models
- F-150
- Model years
- 2009 to 2010
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Other
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 68,247
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, the interior housing embossment retaining the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage, resulting in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully stowed position. The door latch will remain fully engaged, however, the handle may be loose, causing a rattle or noise, and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. Depending on spring load force and handle position, the inertial loads experienced by the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open during a side impact crash. If this were to occur and the door opened during a crash, an occupant not wearing a seatbelt could be ejected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injuries. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, either add a spring embossment reinforcement or replace the interior door handle assembly.
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 2011047.