Defect Description For Recall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015 Transit Vehicles Manufactured April 3, 2014, To May 27, 2014. Brake Fluid May Leak From The Brake Hose/Caliper JunCTIons At The Rear Of The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
14V482000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Effect Of Defect
A Brake Fluid Leak May Lengthen The Distance Needed To Stop The Vehicle. If Both Of The Rear Brake JunCTIons Leak, There May A Complete Loss Of Braking. Either Of These Scenarios Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Sealing Washers On Both Rear Brake Caliper To Brake Hose Joints, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began In August 2014. Owners May Contact Ford Customer Service At 1-866-436-7332. Ford’S Number For This Recall Is 14S15.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20140403
End Of Manufacture
20140527
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1290
Date Owners Notified
20140827
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20140806
Make Campaign Number
14S15