Ford Motor Company - Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108
USFord Motor Company - Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-730. Under certain circumstances, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate without the driver applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Affected Products
Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Unintended Brake Light Illumination/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V124000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V124000 |
| 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 2022 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-730. Under certain circumstances, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate without the driver applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Completion rate | 85.82 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the software in the ABS module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 14, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C07. |
| Consequence summary | Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25C07 |
| Potentially affected | 141 |
| Report received date | 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Recalling FirmFord Motor Company
- Risk LevelSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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