NHTSA Recall 14V777000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V777000; Date: Dec. 5, 2014
If the plastic sliding door panel separates while driving, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Ford Transit Connect
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 19,825
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Jan 28, 2015
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