NHTSA recall 23V-160 (23V160000)
exterior lighting recall reported March 10, 2023 - about 2,716 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V160000
- Also written as
- 23V-160
- Manufacturer number
- 23C04
- Reported
- March 10, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,716
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
Trailer taillights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-160 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.