NHTSA Recall 14V406000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V406000; Date: Jul. 2, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Ford Transit Connect
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 368
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 6, 2014
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