Ford to replace rear cameras in new recall, take $270 million charge

Ford Motor is recalling 169,000 vehicles in the US to replace rearview cameras and update software, costing the company $270 million, following a series of rear camera-related recalls in recent years.

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8/30/2023

Ford recalls nearly 42,000 F250 and F350 trucks because rear axle shaft may break

Ford is recalling nearly 42,000 Super Duty F250 and F350 trucks due to a potentially faulty rear axle shaft that can lead to a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.

9/4/2023

Kia, Ford, Harley-Davidson among 611,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued recalls for Kia vehicles due to a trunk issue, and for Ford vehicles including SUVs and cargo vans due to rearview camera malfunctions, posing safety risks to drivers; owners can check databases for new recalls and bring their vehicles to dealerships for necessary repairs.

9/6/2023

Nearly 145,000 Kia vehicles recalled due to potentially fatal safety hazard. See the list:

Kia is recalling nearly 145,000 vehicles due to a safety hazard involving the rearview camera mounting clips, which can break and potentially cause accidents.

9/18/2023

Over 195,000 Vehicles Recalled by Major Automakers for Rearview Cameras, Fuel Pumps and Other Issues

Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued several recalls, including over 150,000 Nissan cars for rearview camera issues, over 18,000 Kia Stinger vehicles for a fuel control valve problem, 11,853 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 vehicles for an issue with the front tow eye, 5,795 Ford vehicles for a transmission defect, 4,129 Chrysler vehicles for a battery connection problem, and 2,954 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a high-voltage battery issue.