NHTSA 12V374000 United States
Ford Transit Connect recall: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Official safety recall 12V374000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign12V374000
ComponentVisibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Report date2012-08-02
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit Connect | 2011 | United States |
| Ford Transit Connect | 2012 | United States |
The problem
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm.
If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side wiper arm and blade assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.