Its Shop Time Mondays: Chrysler, Ford And Lincoln Are Recalling 2017 And Newer Minivans And Crossovers

 

1. Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V022000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 382,759

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Remedy

Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 20, 2023. Owner may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.

2. Unexpected Engine Shutdown from Electrical Short

An unexpected engine shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V010000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 67,118

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEVs). An internal transmission wiring connector may short circuit, resulting in an unexpected engine shutdown.

Remedy

Dealers will update the Power Inverter Module (PIM) software and, if necessary, update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03A.