Recall 14V406 affects 368 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles for an incorrect brake reservoir cap label. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 368 2014 Transit Connect vehicles because the brake reservoir cap is missing required text that tells owners which brake fluid to use. The wrong brake fluid can damage brake system seals, cause leaks, lengthen stopping distance, and increase crash risk; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The brake fluid reservoir on the 2014 Ford Transit Connect holds the fluid used by the hydraulic brake system. Its cap is supposed to carry required text that tells an owner or technician which brake fluid the vehicle uses. That label matters because brake service depends on putting the right fluid into the reservoir.
On affected Transit Connect vehicles, the reservoir cap does not include that required brake-fluid wording. The brake parts are not described as broken in this recall. The defect is the missing label, which leaves the fluid specification off the part an owner or service technician checks during brake maintenance.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because this is a labeling problem, an owner is not expected to feel a different brake pedal or see a brake warning light from the cap text itself.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Ford Transit Connect | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 368 |
Not every 2014 Ford Transit Connect van is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without the correct brake reservoir cap label, the wrong brake fluid can damage brake system seals. That damage can cause brake fluid leaks, longer stopping distances, and higher crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule service and make sure only the specified brake fluid is used until the cap is replaced. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Ford Transit Connect is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to ask whether the free brake reservoir cap replacement is open for your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V406 when you call.
- Use only the Ford-specified brake fluid until the cap is replaced; the correct cap label helps prevent brake seal damage and leaks.
What happens at the repair
Ford's described dealer remedy is a brake reservoir cap replacement. At the dealer, a Ford technician removes the incorrect cap and installs the correct cap with the required brake fluid text for the 2014 Transit Connect. The dealer repair will be free once available, and parts and labor are covered under recall 14V406. Ask the service desk to document the recall repair on your work order so the completed work is clear in your records.
Timeline
| July 2, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 6, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V406?
Recall 14V406 covers 368 2014 Ford Transit Connect vehicles with a brake reservoir cap that lacks the required brake-fluid text. If the wrong fluid is added, it can damage brake-system seals, cause leaks, lengthen stopping distances, and increase crash risk. Ford dealers replace the cap for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Ford Transit Connect is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Transit Connect is included in recall 14V406. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the brake reservoir cap replacement. Reference recall 14V406 or Ford recall number 14C06 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and Ford's remedy says dealers will replace the brake reservoir cap free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at any franchised Ford dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk comes from the missing brake-fluid text on the reservoir cap. Recall 14V406 says the wrong brake fluid can damage brake-system seals, cause brake fluid leaks, lengthen stopping distances, and increase crash risk. The dealer repair replaces the cap with the correct one.
What if I bought my Ford Transit Connect used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2014 Transit Connect is included, then contact a franchised Ford dealer and reference recall 14V406 or Ford recall number 14C06.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V406000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-800-392-3673 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V406 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V406000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →