Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Ford is recalling 35,000 vehicles due to passenger-side headlight malfunction, (Mar 18, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:Ford Motor Co.
By Deja Rothschild
A headlight that turns incorrectly can result in increased glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 35,772 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles because the Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 26V121, Report receipt date: Mar. 3, 2026).
Remedy. The headlight control module 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 23, 2026.
Contact Information. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26C12.
Companies: Ford Motor Co.
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