Ford is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles after a locking mechanism could make it hard for backseat passengers to escape in the case of an emergency, according to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
“In the event of a low battery charge, the electronic door latches may remain locked once the driver or front passenger exits and shuts the door, possibly trapping someone who is unable to use the inside door release handles, such as a child in the back seat,” the NHTSA stated.
The recall, which is under National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Safety Issue ID 25V404000, includes certain 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. There are potentially 197,432 affected vehicles.
Here’s what you should know.
What vehicles are being recalled?
Certain 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E are being recalled by Ford.
Why are Mustangs Mach E being recalled?
When the car has a low battery charge, it could trap people in the backseat inside the vehicle “as door latches may remain locked once the driver or front passenger exits and shuts the door.”
“The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury,” Ford said.
How to fix the Mustang Mach E
Owners of the recalled vehicles should take their cars back to the dealerships.
Dealerships have been instructed to update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C (SOBDMC) software, according to Ford’s recall notice.
Check if your car has been recalled
To check if your car has been recalled, visit the NHTSA website.
There, you can the vehicle’s license plate, VIN number, or year, make and model to search for recalls associated with the car.
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