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HighNHTSA·22V825000·Announced 2022-03-11

2021-2022 Ford Bronco Rearview Camera Display May Distract Drivers

Ford is recalling 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles with rearview camera systems because the camera image may remain displayed after the vehicle shifts out of reverse, potentially distracting drivers and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a violation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111 (Rear Visibility), creating a risk of driver distraction that could lead to crashes. No injuries, crashes, or deaths have been reported. Under the rubric, when the hazard is theoretical and no injuries are reported, the maximum score is 3. The safety standard violation and potential for distraction warrant a High rating as a risk-of-harm product.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. The rearview camera image may continue to display on the screen after the vehicle has completed a backing event and shifted out of reverse gear.

This malfunction causes the vehicles to fail compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 111, which governs rear visibility requirements. When the rearview image persists after backing is complete, it may distract the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

The recall affects approximately 47,046 vehicles. Ford will update the SYNC module software at no cost to owners. The update can be installed at a Ford dealership or through an over-the-air (OTA) update. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 FORD BRONCO
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Rearview Camera System
Hazard
  • rear-visibility-defect
  • driver-distraction
  • crash-risk
Affected units
47,046

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BRONCO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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