NHTSA recall 23V-163: Visibility

Ford Motor Company · Reported March 10, 2023 · 1 affected model year

Visibility recall

23V-163
March 10, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Safety risk
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S10. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-250.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number23V163000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMarch 10, 2023
ComponentVisibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages
Fixed over the airNo

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.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Ford F-15029 recalls total

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