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NHTSA recall 19V808000

Exterior Lighting · Ford Motor Company

November 12, 2019report date
86,296units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The daytime running lights (drl) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "on" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Why it matters: Drl that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module (bcm) software, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2018 Ford F-250 Sd, 2019 Ford F-250 Sd, 2018 Ford F-350 Sd, 2019 Ford F-350 Sd, 2018 Ford F-450 Sd, 2019 Ford F-450 Sd.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V808000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.