Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 14V-703 · 2014 Ford Transit Connect
Ford Motor Company recall 14V-703 covers 25,238 2014 Ford Transit Connect for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V703000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to July 10, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the fuel and vapor lines may have been incorrectly installed in the engine compartment, allowing the two lines to make contact.
The risk
Contact between the two lines may result in abrasion and a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line routing. If the fuel line has been routed incorrectly, it will be replaced and routed correctly. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S24.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 254 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2013 to July 10, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.