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Ford · United States · High

Ford Transit Connect: Visibility — windshield wiper/washer

Affects Ford Transit Connect · 2011–2012 — about 16K vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational