Vehicle recall 14V482000 · August 6, 2014
2015 Ford Transit
Brake fluid may leak from the brake hose/caliper junctions at the rear of the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured April 3, 2014, to May 27, 2014. Brake fluid may leak from the brake hose/caliper junctions at the rear of the vehicle.
- Consequence
- A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle. If both of the rear brake junctions leak, there may a complete loss of braking. Either of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sealing washers on both rear brake caliper to brake hose joints, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S15.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V482000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 2014
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14S15
- Owner notification
- August 27, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,290
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Transit (2015): 2015
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