NHTSA Campaign 23V160000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Mar 10, 2023 · 2,716 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | MAVERICK | 2023 | 2,716 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V160000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.