Ford recall: Visibility
What is wrong
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 focus vehicles manufactured from august 1, 2010, through october 18, 2011. A seal in the wiring harness connector to the passenger side wiper motor may be missing.
What could happen
Water or other contaminants may accumulate in the connector, resulting in an intermittent or inoperative passenger side wiper motor, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and as necessary, clean and properly seal the passenger side wiper motor connector. Any inoperative wiper motors will be replaced. This service will be provided free of charge. The safety recall began on may 21, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Focus 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V149000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 5, 2012
- Owners notified
- May 21, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 140,310
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 1, 2010 to Oct 18, 2011
- Part
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
- Maker's own recall number
- 12S29
Notes
Ford's safety recall campaign number is 12s29.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
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- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 22, 2023
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Latches/locks/linkages Jun 8, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.