Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #23V160000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V160000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2023 maverick vehicles Includes 2,716 affected units, Inoperative Trailer Taillights/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2023 maverick vehicles

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 maverick vehicles. a missing electrical circuit may cause the trailer taillights to not illuminate as intended when utilizing the vehicle trailer tow electrical connector. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Dealers will add an electrical circuit to the engine bay wiring harness, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed june 9, 2023. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 23c04.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V160000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2023-03-10T00:00:00
Subject: Inoperative trailer taillights/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 2,716

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 23C04
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 maverick vehicles. a missing electrical circuit may cause the trailer taillights to not illuminate as intended when utilizing the vehicle trailer tow electrical connector. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence Summary: Trailer taillights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will add an electrical circuit to the engine bay wiring harness, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed june 9, 2023. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 23c04.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 78.31

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NHTSA ID: 23V160000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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