Ford Motor is rec
alling 1,075,299 vehicle
s in the United States over an issue that may prevent the rearview camera fr
om displaying images in
creasing the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.
The recall affects cert
ain vehicles among 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, Edge, and 2023-2024 Escape, Co
rsair, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550 and F-600, the U.S. auto safety regulator said.
The recall also impa
cts the 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, Lincoln Na
utilus, 2024 Ranger, Mustang and the 2022-2024 Navigator.
The NHTSA said a s
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oftware error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display.
Dealers are expected to update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM)
software through an over-the-air update, free of charge, the agency added.
The APIM software serves as an operating system for the car’s dashboard, h
elping its infotainment system to control apps and display maps, among others.
Letters notifying owners
of the safety risk are expected to be mailed by June 16. A second letter will be sent
once the remedy is available, anticipated for third quarter 2025, according to the NHTSA.