NHTSA recall 26V489000
Back Over Prevention · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with 8-inch sync infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 111, "rear visibility."
Why it matters: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The accessory protocol interface module (apim) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2021 Ford F-150
- 2022 Ford F-150
- 2023 Ford F-150
- 2023 Ford F-250 Sd
- 2024 Ford F-250 Sd
- 2025 Ford F-250 Sd
- 2026 Ford F-250 Sd
All model years NHTSA lists
2021 Ford F-150, 2022 Ford F-150, 2023 Ford F-150, 2023 Ford F-250 Sd, 2024 Ford F-250 Sd, 2025 Ford F-250 Sd, 2026 Ford F-250 Sd.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V489000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.