If the plastic sliding door panel separates while driving, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Structure — Body — Door

Date Announced
DEC 05, 2014
Vehicles Affected
19,825
Ford Recall #
14S26
NHTSA Campaign #
14V777000
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Transit Connect cargo vans manufactured August 9, 2013, to September 20, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with sliding door panels that may have an improper bond strength between the plastic panel and paint primer. This could cause the door panel to separate from the vehicle while driving.
Actions
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the panel with proper materials, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S26.
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