The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V777000·Announced 2014-12-05

Ford Recalls 2014 Transit Connect Vans Due to Door Panel Bonding Defect

Ford is recalling 2014 Transit Connect cargo vans because sliding door panels may separate while driving, increasing crash risk.

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 (door panel separation) that increases the risk of a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Transit Connect cargo vans manufactured between August 9, 2013, and September 20, 2014. The recall involves approximately 19,825 vehicles equipped with sliding door panels that may have an improper bond strength between the plastic panel and the paint primer.

This defect could cause the door panel to separate from the vehicle while driving. If the plastic sliding door panel separates, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the panel with proper materials free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2015. 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 CONNECT
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Cargo Van
Hazard
Affected units
19,825

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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