Monday, May 22, 2023

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford, Jeep And Lincoln Recalling Vehicles For Major Safety Concerns


NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V342000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 422,201

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

The remedy is under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 26, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Electrical Short in Power Liftgate Module

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V338000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 132,099

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 49A. This recall supersedes recalls 15V-393 and 15V-826. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will still need to have the new remedy performed.

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