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2023 Ford Maverick recall — NHTSA 23V160000

Ford Motor Company · 23V160000 · NHTSA source

Informational only. ProductGuru indexes the public NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register as a finding aid. Consult the manufacturer or an authorised dealer for the official remedy status for your specific VIN. For the authoritative record, visit nhtsa.gov campaign 23V160000. If your vehicle is subject to a "Park It / Park Outside" advisory, contact your dealer immediately.

Identity

NHTSA Campaign Number
23V160000
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Make
Ford
Model
Maverick
Model year(s)
2023
Affected component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Report received

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick vehicles. A missing electrical circuit may cause the trailer taillights to not illuminate as intended when utilizing the vehicle trailer tow electrical connector. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V160000

Consequence

Trailer taillights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will add an electrical circuit to the engine bay wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C04.

Notes

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.

Provenance

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · campaign 23V160000 · verify on nhtsa.gov. Dataset: NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register.

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