NHTSA Recall 12V149000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V149000; Date: Apr. 5, 2012
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Ford Focus
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 140,310
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 21, 2012
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