2011-2012 Ford Transit Connect recall: windshield wiper/washer
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 2, 2012. It covers about 16,330 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16,330
- reported
- Aug 2, 2012
- owners notified
- Aug 15, 2012
- related complaints
- 15
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 12V374000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Transit Connect 2011-2012 20112012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about visibility problems.
Questions about recall 12V374000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Ford Transit Connect windshield wiper/washer?
Yes. Recall 12V374000, reported on August 2, 2012, covers about 16,330 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V374000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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