Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #14V483000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V483000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2015 transit cargo vans without rear seating positions manufactured march 12, 2014, to june 24, 2014 and equipped with windowless sliding doors Includes 592 affected units, Epoxy Reinforcement Missing from Sliding Doors, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 transit cargo vans without rear seating positions manufactured march 12, 2014, to june 24, 2014 and equipped with windowless sliding doors

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 transit cargo vans without rear seating positions manufactured march 12, 2014, to june 24, 2014 and equipped with windowless sliding doors. the affected vehicles may have been manufactured without the epoxy reinforcement on the windowless sliding doors.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate into the windowless sliding door, free of charge. the recall began in september 22, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s16.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V483000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2014-08-06T00:00:00
Subject: Epoxy reinforcement missing from sliding doors
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 592

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14S16
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 transit cargo vans without rear seating positions manufactured march 12, 2014, to june 24, 2014 and equipped with windowless sliding doors. the affected vehicles may have been manufactured without the epoxy reinforcement on the windowless sliding doors.
Consequence Summary: A sliding door without the epoxy reinforcement has an increased potential of unlatching in certain side impact crashes. a door that unlatches may open, allowing for a vehicle occupant to be ejected in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate into the windowless sliding door, free of charge. the recall began in september 22, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s16.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 65.71

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NHTSA ID: 14V483000
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