From AB
Vehicle Make / Model: FORD / TRANSIT CONNECT Model Year(s): 2011-2012 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 30, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V374000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Potential Number of Units Affected: 16,330
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
If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.