The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V318000·Announced 2012-07-06

Ford Recalls 2012 F-650 and F-750 Trucks for Windshield Bonding Defect

Ford is recalling 783 model year 2012 F-650 and F-750 trucks because missing primer on the windshield may cause it to separate from the cab, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect increases the risk of personal injury or death, and the defect involves a structural component (windshield bonding) which aligns with the 'structural vehicle defect' criterion for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2012 F-650 and F-750 vehicles manufactured between February 1, 2012, and March 16, 2012. The recall involves 783 vehicles where the clear and black primer may be missing on certain windshields. This defect may result in an insufficient bond between the glass and the cab structure.

An insufficient bond may cause the windshield to separate from the cab, which increases the risk of personal injury or death. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and inspect the windshield for urethane adhesion. Dealers will replace or reinstall the windshield as required, free of charge.

The recall began on July 31, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-650, F-750
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Affected units
783

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • F-650
  • F-750

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.