NHTSA recall 23V160000
Exterior Lighting · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: A missing electrical circuit may cause the trailer taillights to not illuminate as intended when utilizing the vehicle trailer tow electrical connector. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: Trailer taillights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will add an electrical circuit to the engine bay wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2023 Ford Maverick.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 23V160000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.