Recall 14V-482
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2015 Ford Transit: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, disc, caliper); Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V-482
- Reported
- August 6, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 1,290 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The 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.
The fix
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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 14S15.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Transit 2015