NHTSA recall record

F-150 body control module software recall — NHTSA campaign 24V443000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature. An over-the-air software update to the body…

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24V443000official record ID
Jun 14, 2024report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record24V443000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmFord Motor Company
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Report dateJun 14, 2024
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature. An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.

Potential consequence

Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy described by NHTSA

Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S38.

Vehicle pages currently linked in our database

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Additional NHTSA 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.

What to do next

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