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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V703000

2014 Ford Transit Connect — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Published November 5, 2014 · Recall initiated: November 5, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V703000, published November 5, 2014. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2014 Ford Transit Connect — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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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 — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V703000 on November 5, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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)