NHTSA recall 14V-406 (14V406000)
equipment recall reported July 2, 2014 - about 368 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V406000
- Also written as
- 14V-406
- Manufacturer number
- 14C06
- Reported
- July 2, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~368
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-406 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.