Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Ford is recalling 254k vehicles due to a loss of rearview camera imaging and ADAS features, (Mar 27, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:Ford Motor Co.
By Deja Rothschild
Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 254,640 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024- 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles because the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may unexpectedly reset, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 26V165, Report receipt date: Mar. 19, 2026).
Remedy. The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 30, 2026.
Contact Information. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S21.
Companies: Ford Motor Co.
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