Ford Motor Company has recalled nearly 200,000 of its popular crossover electric SUVs due to a problem that could trap children and passengers in the back seat without a way to enter or exit the vehicle, according to a U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration notice.
In the notice, Ford said it is recalling 197,432 of its 2021-2025 Mustang Mach-E vehicles, noting that if the battery charge drops below 8.4 volts, the SUVs’ electronic door latches may stay locked after the driver or front passenger exits and closes the door. It also stated that the issue could “possibly trap someone unable to use the inside door release handles, such as a child in the back seat.”
