NHTSA Campaign Id 23V165000; Date: Mar. 10, 2023
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.
2021 Ford Bronco; 2022 Ford Bronco
Component: Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,651
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."
the sync module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 1, 2023. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 23c05.
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.
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