Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #14V406000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V406000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2014 transit connect vehicles manufactured march 1, 2014, through may 15, 2014 Includes 368 affected units, Brake Resevoir Cap Incorrect/FMVSS 135, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 transit connect vehicles manufactured march 1, 2014, through may 15, 2014

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 transit connect vehicles manufactured march 1, 2014, through may 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake reservoir cap that does not have the required text advising owners which brake fluid the vehicle uses. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems."

Corrective Action

Ford has notified owners. dealers will replace the brake reservoir cap with a correct one, free of charge. the recall began on july 14, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14c06.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V406000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2014-07-02T00:00:00
Subject: Brake resevoir cap incorrect/fmvss 135
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 368

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14C06
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 transit connect vehicles manufactured march 1, 2014, through may 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake reservoir cap that does not have the required text advising owners which brake fluid the vehicle uses. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Consequence Summary: Without the correct brake reservoir label on the cap someone may add the wrong brake fluid, causing damage to the brake system seals, resulting in brake fluid leaks, lengthened stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Ford has notified owners. dealers will replace the brake reservoir cap with a correct one, free of charge. the recall began on july 14, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14c06.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 79.35

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NHTSA ID: 14V406000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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