Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously remedied under recall 22V-825. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”
Ford Motor Company – Rearview Camera Malfunction/FMVSS 111
| Report Received Date | 03/10/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V165000 |
| Consequence Summary | A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 28, 2023. Remedy parts are anticipated to be available by June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C05. |
| Recall Code | 23C05 |
| Potentially Affected | 1651 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V165000) |
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