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NHTSA Campaign Number

26V124000

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Reported to NHTSA: March 3, 2026

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles (8)

YearMakeModel
2021FordBronco
2022FordBronco
2023FordBronco
2024FordBronco
2021FordEdge
2022FordEdge
2023FordEdge
2024FordEdge

This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 26V124000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.