The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V293000·Announced 2026-02-04

2022-2024 Ford Maverick: Rear Tail Light Deactivation Defect

Ford is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles because the Body Control Module may deactivate one or both rear tail lights. This failure reduces vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a safety-critical component (vehicle lighting) whose failure creates a documented risk of harm—increased crash risk due to reduced visibility. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, placing it in the 'High' category per the rubric: risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022, 2023, and 2024 Maverick vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) in affected vehicles may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights, potentially without the driver's knowledge.

When rear tail lights fail to illuminate, the vehicle becomes less visible to other drivers, particularly in low-light conditions. This reduced visibility increases the risk of a collision.

Ford dealers will update the affected vehicle's BCM software at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 10, 2024. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information. Ford's internal recall number is 24S24.

The recalled product

Product
2022 FORD MAVERICK
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Exterior Lighting
Hazard
  • tail-light-deactivation
  • reduced-visibility
  • crash-risk
Affected units
242,669

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MAVERICK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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