2015 Ford Transit recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 6, 2014. It covers about 1,290 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,290
- reported
- Aug 6, 2014
- owners notified
- Aug 27, 2014
- related complaints
- 19
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured April 3, 2014, to May 27, 2014. Brake fluid may leak from the brake hose/caliper junctions at the rear of the vehicle.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle. If both of the rear brake junctions leak, there may a complete loss of braking. Either of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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. Ford's number for this recall is 14S15.
Recall number 14V482000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Transit 2015 2015
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 19 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 14V482000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Ford Transit hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 14V482000, reported on August 6, 2014, covers about 1,290 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V482000?
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. Ford's number for this recall is 14S15.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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