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NHTSA recall 12V374000

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

Ford Transit Connect

Reported Aug 2, 201216,330 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 12S36

The defect

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.

The risk

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 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.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Transit Connect
20112012

Notes

Ford's recall campaign number is 12S36.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.safercar.gov.