NHTSA recall 22V-686: Exterior Lighting

Ford Motor Company · Reported September 14, 2022 · 1 affected model year

Exterior Lighting recall

22V-686
September 14, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. 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 risk
Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C22.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V686000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateSeptember 14, 2022
ComponentExterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

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