Recall 22S65 – HVAC Controls May Become Inoperative

Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Loss of the ability to control the defrost or defog function decreases the driver’s visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V791000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 31,339

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system’s controls, including those for defog and defrost, may become inoperative.

Remedy

Dealers will update the remote climate control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 22S65.

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.

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