Ford Bronco and Edge Recall: Rearview Camera Software Issue
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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles due to a potential software malfunction that could prevent the rearview camera from displaying, increasing crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Ford Motor Company Recall
What Happened
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain vehicles because the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects approximately 849,310 units of the following vehicles: 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge. Specific models include various years as listed in the NHTSA data, with the NHTSA campaign number 26V124000.
What You Should Do
Owners should have the APIM software updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 30, 2026. Contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09, and vehicle identification numbers involved are searchable on NHTSA.gov as of March 5, 2026.
Why This Matters
A rearview camera that fails to display can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash and potential injuries.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit NHTSA.gov.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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