Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V401000 Reported July 2, 2014

Electrical junction block short circuit

Ford Motor Company · N/A · 4,867 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V401000
Manufacturer Campaign
14S11
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
4,867
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 2, 2014
Completion Rate
74.87

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 ford f-59 commercial chassis vehicles manufactured december 17, 2009, to april 30, 2014. corrosive environments, such as water mixed with road salt, may cause a short circuit between the electrical junction block and the mounting bracket/frame.

Safety Consequence

A short circuit may result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block with an improved design, 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 14s11. note: since the short may result in a fire whether the vehicle is being operated or not, owners are advised to park affected vehicles outside until they have received the recall remedy.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 14V401000 or campaign 14S11.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V401000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V401000?

NHTSA recall 14V401000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on July 2, 2014. It addresses: Electrical junction block short circuit. The recall affects approximately 4,867 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V401000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14S11. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.