NHTSA recall 14V-483 (14V483000)
structure recall reported August 6, 2014 - about 592 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V483000
- Also written as
- 14V-483
- Manufacturer number
- 14S16
- Reported
- August 6, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~592
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit cargo vans without rear seating positions manufactured March 12, 2014, to June 24, 2014 and equipped with windowless sliding doors. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without the epoxy reinforcement on the windowless sliding doors.
Why it is dangerous
A sliding door without the epoxy reinforcement has an increased potential of unlatching in certain side impact crashes. A door that unlatches may open, allowing for a vehicle occupant to be ejected in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate into the windowless sliding door, free of charge. The recall began in September 22, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S16.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-483 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.