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2015 Ford Transit recall: mounting

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 5, 2014. It covers about 89 vehicles.

vehicles affected
89
reported
Nov 5, 2014
owners notified
Dec 19, 2014
related complaints
32

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014, to August 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles the fuel filter bracket mounting may detach from the frame cross member over time.
Risk
A separation of the fuel filter from the cross member will disrupt distribution of fuel to the engine, thereby inducing an engine stall. An unexpected engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S23.

Recall number 14V708000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 32 complaints about fuel system problems.

2015 Ford Transit

Questions about recall 14V708000

Is there a recall on the 2015 Ford Transit mounting?

Yes. Recall 14V708000, reported on November 5, 2014, covers about 89 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V708000?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S23.

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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