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Safety Recall NHTSA · 26E046000 Reported July 14, 2026

Trailer brakes and lighting may be lost/fmvss 108

Ford Motor Company · Electrical System · 315 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26E046000
Manufacturer Campaign
26C35
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
315
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 14, 2026

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain itrm accessory kits with part number rl3z-19h322-aa, ml3z-19h322-aa, ab, ba, bb, ca, and cb that were sold as aftermarket accessory kits for ford 2021-2026 f-150 vehicles. The integrated trailer module (itrm) may lose communication with the vehicle, causing a loss of brake function, turn signals and brake lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

A loss of trailer brakes or lights can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the itrm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 28, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26c35.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 26E046000 or campaign 26C35.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26E046000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26E046000?

NHTSA recall 26E046000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on July 14, 2026. It addresses: Trailer brakes and lighting may be lost/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 315 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26E046000 or the manufacturer campaign number 26C35. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-08-17. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.