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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A missing electrical circuit can stop the trailer taillights from illuminating as intended when the trailer tow electrical connector is in use. The affected vehicles therefore do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
Trailer taillights that do not work as intended can make your trailer harder for other drivers to see, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Authorized dealers will add the missing electrical circuit to the engine bay wiring harness at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023, and you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Maverick | 2023 |
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