NHTSA recall 23V-686 (23V686000)
back over prevention recall reported October 13, 2023 - about 2,866 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V686000
- Also written as
- 23V-686
- Manufacturer number
- 23C31
- Reported
- October 13, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,866
- Component
- back over prevention
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles equipped with a standard rearview camera. Due to a manufacturing error in the wire harness, the rearview camera may display a blue image on the SYNC screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Why it is dangerous
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect the rearview camera wire harness and repair any loose splices, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C31.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-686 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.