NHTSA Campaign 22V730000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Filed by Ford Motor Company.
NHTSA campaign 22V730000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the exterior lighting:brake lights. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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."
- The risk
- Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 22V730000 (1)
Ford (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 22V730000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.