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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V482000·Announced 2014-08-06

Ford Recalls 2015 Transit Vans for Rear Brake Fluid Leak Risk

Ford is recalling 2015 Transit vehicles because brake fluid may leak from rear caliper junctions, potentially increasing stopping distance or causing complete braking loss.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to complete loss of braking, meeting the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured between April 3, 2014, and May 27, 2014. The recall involves 1,290 vehicles where brake fluid may leak from the brake hose and caliper junctions located at the rear of the vehicle.

A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle. If both rear brake junctions leak, there may be a complete loss of braking. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sealing washers on both rear brake caliper to brake hose joints free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD TRANSIT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
1,290

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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