NHTSA recall 26V-124: Back Over Prevention

Ford Motor Company · Reported March 4, 2026 · 4 affected model years

Back Over Prevention recall

26V-124
March 4, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Safety risk
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V124000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMarch 4, 2026
ComponentBack Over Prevention:Software
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2024 Ford Edge2 recalls total2024 Ford Bronco16 recalls total2023 Ford Edge4 recalls total2023 Ford Bronco18 recalls total

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