Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #23V688000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V688000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2023 f-150 lightning pickup trucks Includes 931 affected units, Inoperative Defrosting/Defogging System/FMVSS 103, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2023 f-150 lightning pickup trucks

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 f-150 lightning pickup trucks. the electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint, which can cause intermittent or no cabin heat and result in an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 3, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 23c32.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V688000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2023-10-13T00:00:00
Subject: Inoperative defrosting/defogging system/fmvss 103
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 931

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 23C32
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 f-150 lightning pickup trucks. the electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint, which can cause intermittent or no cabin heat and result in an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
Consequence Summary: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 3, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 23c32.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 84.53

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NHTSA ID: 23V688000
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