NHTSA Campaign 14V777000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Dec 5, 2014 · 19,825 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
If the plastic sliding door panel separates while driving, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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 affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | TRANSIT CONNECT | 2014 | 19,825 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V777000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.