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Ford Bronco Recall 23V165: Rearview Camera May Stay On After Reversing, Distracting Driver

NHTSA campaign 23V165, reported March 10, 2023, 1,651 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some vehicles have an infotainment system in which the rearview camera image may keep displaying after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse. This affects vehicles that were previously repaired under an earlier recall and fails to meet the federal rear visibility standard, FMVSS 111.

A rearview image that stays on screen after you leave reverse can distract the driver and increase the risk of a crash. If your vehicle is affected, Ford will update the SYNC module software at no cost, either at an authorized dealer or over the air. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 23C05.

You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or on Ford's owner website. If the update is available for your vehicle, schedule it as soon as possible.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V165Ford Motor Company
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Problem
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."
Risk
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.
Remedy
The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C05.
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford Bronco20212022