Body: doorRecall 14V-777 · 2014 Ford Transit Connect
Ford Motor Company recall 14V-777 covers 19,825 2014 Ford Transit Connect for a body: door problem, reported to NHTSA on December 5, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 73% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V777000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the plastic sliding door panel separates while driving, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The 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.
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
73%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 441 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 9, 2013 to September 20, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.