NHTSA recall 22V-730: Exterior Lighting

Ford Motor Company · Reported September 30, 2022 · 1 affected model year

Exterior Lighting recall

22V-730
September 30, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate without the driver applying the brakes. 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
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software in the ABS module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C24.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V730000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateSeptember 30, 2022
ComponentExterior Lighting:Brake Lights
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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