Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT CONNECT
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V406000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20140301
End Of Manufacture
20140515
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
368
Date Owners Notified
20140806
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20140702
Make Campaign Number
14C06
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
135