Recalls
Find the latest 2012 Ford Transit Connect Wagon recalls as issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Manufacturers.
Component |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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. |
Mfg's Report Date |
JUL 30, 2012 |
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID |
12V374000 |
Notes |
Ford's recall campaign number is 12S36. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Potential Number of Units Affected |
16,330 |
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 is expected to begin on, or before, August 13, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. |
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. |
Component |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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. |
Mfg's Report Date |
JUL 30, 2012 |
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID |
12V374000 |
Notes |
Ford's recall campaign number is 12S36. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Potential Number of Units Affected |
16,330 |
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 is expected to begin on, or before, August 13, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. |
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. |