NHTSA recall 14V-482 (14V482000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 6, 2014 - about 1,290 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V482000
- Also written as
- 14V-482
- Manufacturer number
- 14S15
- Reported
- August 6, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,290
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured April 3, 2014, to May 27, 2014. Brake fluid may leak from the brake hose/caliper junctions at the rear of the vehicle.
Why it is dangerous
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle. If both of the rear brake junctions leak, there may a complete loss of braking. Either of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sealing washers on both rear brake caliper to brake hose joints, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S15.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-482 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.