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Weekly Recalls: Ford (2), Volkswagen

Written By: CarPro | May 9, 2025 9:48:13 AM

**FORD (2)**

 

CRASH RISK

  • #1-NHTSA Campaign Number25V270000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components BACK OVER PREVENTION
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 160,729

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S42. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-082.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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CRASH RISK

  • #2- NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V273000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components BACK OVER PREVENTION
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 128,889

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco vehicles. The 360-degree view camera may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 05, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48. This recall expands previous recall number 23V-598.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Click Here For NHTSA Documents


**VOLKSWAGEN**

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V269000
  • Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
  • Components SEATS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 5,637

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 ID. BUZZ vehicles. The third-row rear bench is wide enough for three passengers, but is designed for two passengers and equipped with two seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy

Dealers will install trim to adjust the width of the third-row rear seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72LC.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to  www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Click Here For NHTSA Documents


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