2011–2012 Ford Transit Connect Recall: Wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or…
NHTSA campaign 12V374000 · Visibility · filed Aug 2, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Transit Connect | 2011, 2012 |
Related recalls
More Ford Transit Connect recalls
- 2017–2019 Ford Econoline and 12 other models — Rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank…
- 2021–2024 Ford Bronco Sport and 20 other models — A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a…
- 2019–2020 Ford Transit Connect — Powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe…
- 2017–2019 Ford Transit Connect — An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and…
- 2014–2016 Ford Transit Connect — Front door latch pawl may crack and prevent the door from…
Other campaigns involving Ford vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V374000 (manufacturer number 12S36). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.