2023 Ford F-59 | 2023 Ford F-53 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Published July 24, 2023 · Recall initiated: July 21, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V510000, published July 24, 2023 and initiated July 21, 2023. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2023 Ford F-59 | 2023 Ford F-53 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-53 recreational stripped chassis and F-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles. Corrosion in the Smart Data Link Connector (SDLC) may interfere with the Controller Area Network (CAN) communication, resulting in an inoperative instrument panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.
What to do
Dealers will install a wire harness connector, and inspect and replace the SDLC module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C24.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- F-59
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2023 FORD F-59 | 2023 FORD F-53
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2023 Ford F-59 | 2023 Ford F-53 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V510000 on July 24, 2023. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-53 recreational stripped chassis and F-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles. Corrosion in the Smart Data Link Connector (SDLC) may interfere with the Controller Area Network (CAN) communication, resulting in an inoperative instrument panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will install a wire harness connector, and inspect and replace the SDLC module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C24.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: F-59.