NHTSA Campaign 14V406000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Jul 2, 2014 · 368 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2014 368

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V406000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.