2014 Ford Transit Connect recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 5, 2014. It covers about 25,238 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 25,238
- reported
- Nov 5, 2014
- owners notified
- Nov 19, 2014
- related complaints
- 13
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to July 10, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the fuel and vapor lines may have been incorrectly installed in the engine compartment, allowing the two lines to make contact.
- Risk
- Contact between the two lines may result in abrasion and a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line routing. If the fuel line has been routed incorrectly, it will be replaced and routed correctly. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S24.
Recall number 14V703000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Transit Connect 2014 2014
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 14V703000
Is there a recall on the 2014 Ford Transit Connect hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 14V703000, reported on November 5, 2014, covers about 25,238 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V703000?
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line routing. If the fuel line has been routed incorrectly, it will be replaced and routed correctly. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S24.
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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