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2012 Ford Transit Connect Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    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.

    Possible Effects

    If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver''s visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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.

    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.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

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    Vehicles Affected

    16330

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