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NHTSARecalled Dec 5, 2014 · #14V777000

Plastic Sliding Door Panel Separation

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Transit Connect cargo vans manufactured August 9, 2013, to September 20, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with sliding door panels that may have an improper bond strength between the plastic panel and paint primer. This could cause the door panel to separate from the vehicle while driving. If the plastic sliding door panel separates while driving, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Product details

Product
  • Plastic Sliding Door Panel Separation
  • 2014 Ford Transit Connect
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2014 Ford
UPCs

What you should do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the panel with proper materials, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S26.

View the official CPSC notice