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Recall 14V482000 scope

Affected units
1,290
Vehicles identified
1
Makes involved
1
Model years
1

Recall 14V482000

CHOPPER DESIGNS • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER • reported Aug 6, 2014 • • 1,290 units affected

Remedy pending

View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth

Campaign
14V482000
Manufacturer
CHOPPER DESIGNS
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Make
FORD
Model Years
2015
Affected Units
1,290
Country
US
Data As Of
Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured April 3, 2014, to May 27, 2014. A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sealing washers on both rear brake caliper to brake hose joints, free of charge.

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

Should you be worried?

This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.

How serious is this recall vs others?

Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.

Affected Scale
67th percentile in scale
1,290 vehicles — among 27 recalls covering 2015 FORD TRANSIT.
Component Frequency
Service Brakes, Hydraulic cited in 3.4% of recent recalls
102 of 3,018 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Service Brakes, Hydraulic-class component.
Manufacturer Density
No other recent recalls
CHOPPER DESIGNS has issued 0 distinct recall campaigns in the last 24 months across all of its product lines.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle. If both of the rear brake junctions leak, there may a complete loss of braking. Either of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

Defect Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Transit vehicles manufactured April 3, 2014, to May 27, 2014. Brake fluid may leak from the brake hose/caliper junctions at the rear of the vehicle.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sealing washers on both rear brake caliper to brake hose joints, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S15.

Key Dates

Report Date
Aug 6, 2014
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

1 vehicle under this recall

Make Model Year
FORD TRANSIT 2015

Official Sources & Documents

Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex

Documents hosted on nhtsa.gov. Links open in a new tab.

Other CHOPPER DESIGNS Recalls

Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
24V368000 BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION 109,283
24V330000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) 9,312
24V329000 STEERING:COLUMN 385
24V293000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE 242,669
24V294000 VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY 1,315
24V267000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM 456,565
24V266000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS 9
24E032000 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD 1,042
24V226000 TIRES 1,902
24V223000 TIRES 115

Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching FORD from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
26V468000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 565,691
26V451000 SEATS 387,911
26V448000 STRUCTURE 288,314
26V418000 VISIBILITY 67,842
26V417000 POWER TRAIN 42,784
26V415000 BACK OVER PREVENTION 66,383
26V402000 POWER TRAIN 741,195
26V403000 STRUCTURE 36,046
26V373000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 91,198
26V370000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4,445

Related NHTSA Investigations

Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or make (FORD) in the last 3 years

Investigation Component
DP26004 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
EA26001 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
PE25020 ENGINE
DP25001 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
PE25007 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
PE25002 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
EA25001 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
RQ24015 SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
RQ24014 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
PE24030 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Related NHTSA Complaints

Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date

Of 27 related complaints, the most reported components are Power Train (6), Wheels (3), Seat Belts (2).

Complaint Component
1315419 SERVICE BRAKES
1315420 WHEELS
1341634 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
1340682 POWER TRAIN
1340681 SERVICE BRAKES
1515055 POWER TRAIN
1316517 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1316514 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1316515 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1316516 POWER TRAIN
1276356 TIRES
1302280 WHEELS
1302279 SEAT BELTS
1325362 STRUCTURE:BODY
1325361 AIR BAGS
1325363 SEAT BELTS
1325364 SEATS
1361561 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1222816 STEERING
1222818 POWER TRAIN
1222817 WHEELS
1198651 STRUCTURE:BODY
1180734 VISIBILITY/WIPER
1678551 POWER TRAIN
1210428 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

How to Act on This Recall

How to verify your vehicle is affected

  1. Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
  2. Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 14V482000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
  3. Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
  4. Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 14V482000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner? ▾
Recall 14V482000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.
Is this recall under remedy yet? ▾
Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.
How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected? ▾
Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.
Who pays for the recall remedy? ▾
The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue? ▾
Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.
How do I check the recall status by VIN? ▾
Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.
What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle? ▾
You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.
Where can I see all recalls for FORD TRANSIT 2015? ▾
Browse all FORD recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

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