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Recall 12V-149

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2012 Ford Focus: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, switch/wiring).

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-149
Reported
April 5, 2012
Vehicles affected
140,310 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 focus vehicles manufactured from august 1, 2010, through october 18, 2011. A seal in the wiring harness connector to the passenger side wiper motor may be missing.

The risk

Water or other contaminants may accumulate in the connector, resulting in an intermittent or inoperative passenger side wiper motor, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and as necessary, clean and properly seal the passenger side wiper motor connector. Any inoperative wiper motors will be replaced. This service will be provided free of charge. The safety recall began on may 21, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford's safety recall campaign number is 12s29.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles