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NHTSARecalled Jun 29, 2016 · #16V482000

Electronic Stability Control Systems/FMVSS 126

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured February 22, 2016, through June 16, 2016. The brake Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) pump may be contaminated with metallic debris. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." If the brake HCU pump is contaminated, the performance of the electronic stability control and related brake systems may degrade, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Electronic Stability Control Systems/FMVSS 126
  • 2016 Transit Connect
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2016 Transit
UPCs

What you should do

Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake HCU pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 16C10.

View the official CPSC notice