CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which may result in the panel separating from the vehicle.
- Risk
- Panoramic roof panel separation while driving can increase the risk of an injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 16V-695. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S35.
- Notes
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A panoramic fixed-glass roof panel may not be properly bonded to the vehicle body, so the panel can separate from the vehicle while you are driving. If that happens, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
The remedy is free. An authorized dealer will remove the panoramic roof panel, clean it, and reinstall it. If you have a 2014 Transit Connect with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof, contact an authorized Ford dealer to schedule the repair, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 16S35). Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. You can also check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Transit Connect | 2014 |
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