Ford recall: Structure
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Transit Connect cargo vans manufactured August 9, 2013, to September 20, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with sliding door panels that may have an improper bond strength between the plastic panel and paint primer. This could cause the door panel to separate from the vehicle while driving.
What could happen
If the plastic sliding door panel separates while driving, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the panel with proper materials, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S26.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Transit Connect 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V777000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 5, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jan 28, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 19,825
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 9, 2013 to Sep 20, 2014
- Part
- Structure › Body › Door
- Maker's own recall number
- 14S26
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.