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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V406000

2014 Ford Transit Connect — Equipment: other: labels

Published July 8, 2014 · Recall initiated: July 2, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V406000, published July 8, 2014 and initiated July 2, 2014. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2014 Ford Transit Connect — Equipment: other: labels.

What's the hazard

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."

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
TRANSIT CONNECT
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2014 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Ford Transit Connect — Equipment: other: labels recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V406000 on July 8, 2014. Reported hazard: 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."

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: TRANSIT CONNECT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)