Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software (22V455000)
Publication date: 2022-06-27Reference number: 22V455000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Model(s): 2022 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
Campaign No: 22V455000
Number of Affected Vehicles: 965
Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN
Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN
SYSTEM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The headlight control module software may cause the side marker and daytime running lights to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT
A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Dealers will update the headlight control module software and recalibrate the headlights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 11, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C14.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.