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NHTSA recall 26V124000 · Mar 3, 2026

Ford Motor Company: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

Product

2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles

Hazard

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

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Recall details

Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Recall type
Vehicle
Potentially affected
849,310
Manufacturer campaign number
26S09

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.

Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.

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