NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company - OTA BCM Software Update May Disable Reverse Lights
Published: June 14, 2024Recall ID: 24V443000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature. An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.
Affected Products
OTA BCM Software Update May Disable Reverse Lights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | OTA BCM Software Update May Disable Reverse Lights |
| Nhtsa id | 24V443000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V443000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature. An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights. |
| Completion rate | 86.16 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S38. |
| Consequence summary | Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24S38 |
| Potentially affected | 159 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |