NHTSA Safety Recalls
2012 Ford Transit Connect Recalls
The 2012 Ford Transit Connect has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Ford Transit Connect built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
1 recall on the 2012 Ford Transit Connect
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA 12V374000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Reported February 8, 2012 by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2012 Ford Transit Connect built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.