FORD MAVERICK 2022: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V730000

Make Model Year
FORD MAVERICK 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-11-09 2022-09-30 2022-10-03

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22C24

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11239

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

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."

Consequence

Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.