Windshield wiper

A wiper blade assembly for the windshield of a vehicle, the wiper blade assembly comprising a blade having upper and lower major surfaces;

• a wiper element mounted to the blade to extend from the lower major surface to engage the vehicle windshield when in use, a connector mounted to the blade on the upper major surface of the blade;
• a first spoiler extending from a first end of the connector and a second spoiler extending from a second end of the connector;
• wherein, the connector includes sleeves which extend from opposite sides of the connector, and said spoilers each include an inner portion;
• said spoiler inner portion and said connector sleeve being telescopically connected;
• said spoiler inner end including at least one recess on at least one edge of said spoiler inner portion, and said connector includes at least one finger extending from a wall of said connector sleeve into said recess;
• and
• wherein the wiper blade assembly further includes a slice extending from said at least one recess into said spoiler;
• whereby, if the spoiler is moved axially along said blade away from said connector, a tear will form in said spoiler which will interfere with the ability to securely remount the spoiler to the blade.