NHTSA Recall # | 96051 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V149000 |
MFG Compaign # | 12S29 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIR |
Date of notification | 21/05/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 18/10/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/04/12 |
Report created | 05/04/12 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 140310 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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 . |