Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V777000 Reported December 5, 2014

Plastic sliding door panel separation

Ford Motor Company · Structure · 19,825 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V777000
Manufacturer Campaign
14S26
Manufacturer
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
19,825
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 5, 2014
Completion Rate
72.87

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 ford transit connect cargo vans manufactured august 9, 2013, to september 20, 2014. the affected vehicles are equipped with sliding door panels that may have an improper bond strength between the plastic panel and paint primer. this could cause the door panel to separate from the vehicle while driving.

Safety Consequence

If the plastic sliding door panel separates while driving, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the panel with proper materials, free of charge. the recall began january 28, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s26.

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 14V777000 or campaign 14S26.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V777000

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

What is recall 14V777000?

NHTSA recall 14V777000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on December 5, 2014. It addresses: Plastic sliding door panel separation. The recall affects approximately 19,825 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V777000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14S26. 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.