Ford Motor Company | model year 2011-2012 transit connect vehicles | NHTSA Recall #12V374000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V374000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2011-2012 transit connect vehicles Includes 16,330 affected units, Loose Windshield Wiper Arm Pivot Pin, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

model year 2011-2012 transit connect vehicles

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V374000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2012-08-02T00:00:00
Subject: Loose windshield wiper arm pivot pin
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 16,330

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12S36
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 12V374000
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Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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