Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V318000 Reported July 6, 2012

Windshield primer

Ford Motor Company · Visibility · 783 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V318000
Manufacturer Campaign
12S33
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
783
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 6, 2012

Defect Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 f-650 and f-750 vehicles manufactured from february 1, 2012 through march 16, 2012. the clear and black primer may be missing on certain windshields which may result in an insufficient bond between the glass and cab structure.

Safety Consequence

An insufficient bond may result in a separation of the windshield from the cab, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and inspect the windshield for urethane adhesion, and replace or reinstall the windshield as required, free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2012. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 12V318000 or campaign 12S33.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V318000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V318000?

NHTSA recall 12V318000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on July 6, 2012. It addresses: Windshield primer. The recall affects approximately 783 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V318000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12S33. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.