NHTSA Recall 23V342000: Camera (back over prevention)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 442,973 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Explorer.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V342000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23S23 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA |
| Report received | May 12, 2023 |
| Owner notification | November 10, 2023 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Safety risk
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.
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 recall 23V342000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Lincoln Corsair | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.