Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #14V703000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V703000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2014 transit connect vehicles manufactured august 1, 2013, to july 10, 2014 Includes 25,238 affected units, Fuel and Vapor Lines may Abrade, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 transit connect vehicles manufactured august 1, 2013, to july 10, 2014

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 transit connect vehicles manufactured august 1, 2013, to july 10, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the fuel and vapor lines may have been incorrectly installed in the engine compartment, allowing the two lines to make contact.

Corrective Action

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line routing. if the fuel line has been routed incorrectly, it will be replaced and routed correctly. these repairs will be made free of charge. the recall began on november 17, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s24.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V703000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2014-11-05T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel and vapor lines may abrade
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 25,238

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14S24
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 transit connect vehicles manufactured august 1, 2013, to july 10, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the fuel and vapor lines may have been incorrectly installed in the engine compartment, allowing the two lines to make contact.
Consequence Summary: Contact between the two lines may result in abrasion and a fuel leak. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line routing. if the fuel line has been routed incorrectly, it will be replaced and routed correctly. these repairs will be made free of charge. the recall began on november 17, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s24.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 82.97

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NHTSA ID: 14V703000
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