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Recall 12V-374

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2011 to 2012 Ford Transit Connect: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer).

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-374
Reported
August 2, 2012
Vehicles affected
16,330 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford's recall campaign number is 12S36.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles