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2014 Ford Transit Connect recall: Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA campaign 16V-695 · September 27, 2016 · Ford Motor Company

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
16V695000
Reported
September 27, 2016
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Part
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Vehicles affected
About 887

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Transit Connect vehicles manufactured October 4, 2013, to July 14, 2014 and equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. The panoramic roof panel may have an inadequate bond to the vehicle, possibly resulting in the panel separating from the vehicle.

Safety risk

If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S35.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Ford Transit Connect (2014). Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of a crash.

What is the fix?

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S35.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.