Recall 14V483 affects 592 2015 Ford Transit cargo vans with windowless sliding doors that lack epoxy reinforcement. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 592 2015 Transit cargo vans with windowless sliding doors because some doors were built without epoxy reinforcement. Missing reinforcement increases the chance that a sliding door unlatches in certain side-impact crashes, which can let the door open and raise the risk that an occupant is ejected; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The windowless sliding door on the 2015 Ford Transit is part of the van body, not just a panel that opens and closes. It has to slide, latch, seal the side opening, and keep its designed strength as part of the vehicle structure. On these cargo vans, Ford intended epoxy reinforcement inside the windowless sliding doors to help support that structure.
The problem is that affected Transit vans were built without that epoxy reinforcement. Without it, the door does not match Ford's intended construction for the windowless sliding-door design. The issue comes from the manufacturing process, where the reinforcement was left out rather than from normal wear or owner maintenance.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not expect a dashboard light, sound, or visible door change to confirm whether the reinforcement is missing.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Ford Transit | body structure |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 592 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific van.
What's the safety risk?
In certain side impact crashes, a windowless sliding door without epoxy reinforcement has a higher chance of unlatching. If the door opens during the crash, an occupant can be ejected, increasing the risk of injury. Schedule the recall repair soon with a Ford dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Ford Transit is included in this recall.
- Confirm the repair status with a franchised Ford dealer before scheduling service for recall number 14V483.
- Schedule the free sliding-door reinforcement-plate repair if the dealer confirms the repair is open for your VIN.
- Bring the Ford owner notice if you have it, or give the dealer recall number 14V483 when you call.
- Keep passengers away from the sliding door area until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician installs a reinforcement plate inside the windowless sliding door. Ford lists this work as free under recall 14V483. The remedy notice began on September 22, 2014, but the current feed does not confirm the scheduling status. Confirm parts and appointment availability with a Ford dealer before the visit. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| August 6, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 29, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V483?
Recall 14V483 covers 592 2015 Ford Transit cargo vans without rear seating positions, equipped with windowless sliding doors. Ford says the sliding doors were built without epoxy reinforcement, which increases the chance that a door unlatches in certain side impact crashes.
What should I do if my 2015 Ford Transit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 14V483. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask for recall 14S16. The dealer will install a reinforcement plate in the windowless sliding door for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Ford dealers will install the reinforcement plate in the affected windowless sliding door free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is door unlatching during certain side impact crashes. If the sliding door opens in a crash, an occupant faces an ejection risk, increasing the risk of injury. The repair adds the missing reinforcement plate to the door.
What if I bought my Ford Transit used?
The free repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Transit is included, then give the dealer recall 14S16 when you schedule the reinforcement plate repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V483000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-800-392-3673 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V483 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V483000 |
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)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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