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NHTSA Recall 24V144000: Traction battery (electrical system)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 216 vehicles. It affects 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV.

216
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (March 22)
NHTSA campaign24V144000
Manufacturer campaign24S11
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY
Report receivedFebruary 23, 2024
Owner notificationMarch 22, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.

Safety risk

Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11.

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 24V144000

Make and modelModel years
Ford F-150 Lightning BEV2023

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.