FORD TRANSIT 2015: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V483000

Make Model Year
FORD TRANSIT 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-09-29 2014-08-06 2014-08-07

Production Dates: 2014-04-03 - 2014-05-27

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14S16

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 592

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit cargo vans without rear seating positions manufactured March 12, 2014, to June 24, 2014 and equipped with windowless sliding doors. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without the epoxy reinforcement on the windowless sliding doors.

Consequence

A sliding door without the epoxy reinforcement has an increased potential of unlatching in certain side impact crashes. A door that unlatches may open, allowing for a vehicle occupant to be ejected in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement plate into the windowless sliding door, free of charge. The recall began in September 22, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S16.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.