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NHTSARecalled Nov 5, 2014 · #14V703000

Fuel and Vapor Lines may Abrade

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Fuel and Vapor Lines may Abrade
  • 2014 Transit Connect
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2014 Transit
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice