NHTSA recall 14V406000
Equipment · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: The affected vehicles may have a brake reservoir cap that does not have the required text advising owners which brake fluid the vehicle uses. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Why it matters: Without the correct brake reservoir label on the cap someone may add the wrong brake fluid, causing damage to the brake system seals, resulting in brake fluid leaks, lengthened stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford has notified owners. Dealers will replace the brake reservoir cap with a correct one, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2014.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2014 Ford Transit Connect.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V406000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.