Ford Transit Recall R/2012/130: Wiper Arm May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 22 Nov 2012
- Launched
- 5,021
- vehicles in the UK
- 2C459
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 1 June 2011 and 31 October 2011. Wiper arm may detach due to the wiper arm pivot pins not being to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the wiper arm pivot pins. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Wiper arm may detach due to the wiper arm pivot pins not being to specification. If the wiper arms detach view to the front could be impaired.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WIPER ARM MAY DETACH Defect: Wiper arm may detach due to the wiper arm pivot pins not being to specification. If the wiper arms detach view to the front could be impaired. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the wiper arm pivot pins.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: wiper arm may detach.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the wiper arm pivot pins.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 1 June 2011 and 31 October 2011 may be included. Ford estimates 5,021 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 2C459 or the DVSA reference R/2012/130. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| TransitVehicle identification number label missing mandatory weight information | Low | R/2026/312 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit, Transit CustomAutomatic transmission snap ring | Low | R/2026/306 | |
| TransitMissing MOIS (Moving off information system | Low | R/2026/297 | |
| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 | |
| TransitPotential incorrect CO2 emissions recorded on the certificate of conformity | Low | R/2026/178 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2012/115 on 6 Nov 2012, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2013/007 on 5 Feb 2013, for brake fluid may leak: braking efficiency may be affected. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/130, launched 22 November 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.