Ford Recall 14V405000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Caliper

NHTSA recall 14V405000 · announced July 2, 2014 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 635 units affected

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-53 motorhome chassis and F-59 commercial chassis manufactured February 14, 2014, to March 7, 2014. The affected chassis may have incorrectly machined brake calipers that may leak brake fluid.

The risk

Brake caliper leaks will cause longer brake pedal travel and lengthened stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford has notified owners. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S14.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Ford F-53
• 2014 Ford F-59

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.