Recall 12V374000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Report Date
20120802
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Affected Vehicles
2 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | FORD | TRANSIT CONNECT |
| 2012 | FORD | TRANSIT CONNECT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.