NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Ford Transit Connect
The 2012 Ford Transit Connect has 1 NHTSA recall and 26 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Ford dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA #12V374000Reported August 2, 2012 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Free manufacturer 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 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.