Ford Recalls 2014 Transit Connect Vehicles for Missing Brake Fluid Label
Ford is recalling 2014 Transit Connect vehicles because the brake reservoir cap may lack required text identifying the correct brake fluid. This non-compliance could lead to incorrect fluid usage and brake system damage.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a labeling non-compliance issue that creates a theoretical risk of brake system damage if incorrect fluid is added, but no injuries or crashes have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured between March 1, 2014, and May 15, 2014. The recall addresses a defect where the brake reservoir cap may not display the required text advising owners which specific brake fluid the vehicle uses. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
The absence of the correct label creates a risk that an owner or mechanic may add the wrong type of brake fluid. Using incorrect fluid can cause damage to the brake system seals, leading to brake fluid leaks, lengthened stopping distances, and an increased risk of a crash.
Ford has notified owners of the recall, which began on July 14, 2014. Dealers will replace the brake reservoir cap with a correct one free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Brake System
- Affected units
- 368
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- TRANSIT CONNECT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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