Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #16V695000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured October 4, 2013, to July 14, 2014 and equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. The panoramic roof panel may have an inadequate bond to the vehicle, possibly resulting in the panel separating from the vehicle.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 887 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V695000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 27, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V695000 |
| Units affected: | 887 |
- Description:
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured October 4, 2013, to July 14, 2014 and equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. The panoramic roof panel may have an inadequate bond to the vehicle, possibly resulting in the panel separating from the vehicle.
- Consequeces:
- If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S35.
- 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.