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2012 Ford Transit Connect Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 12V374000
RECALL DATE: 2012-08-02
SUMMARY
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.
CONSEQUENCES
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.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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