NHTSA Campaign 23V596000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Filed by Ford Motor Company.
NHTSA campaign 23V596000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the exterior lighting:headlights. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles. The front right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- A headlight that is too bright or aimed incorrectly may cause a glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C26.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by 23V596000 (1)
Ford (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 23V596000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.