2023 Ford (3 models) Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 23V573000 (Ford 23S46)

NHTSA recall 23V573000 (Ford recall 23S46) covers about 18,513 2023 Ford (3 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Aug 11, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V573000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

18,513
vehicles affected (potential)
2023
model years
Aug 11, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (display function)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-Super Duty F250, F350, and F450 vehicles equipped with the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature. The default rearview camera image may not be displayed when using the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature.

The risk

An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will update the Advanced Drive Assistance System (ADAS) module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S46.

Status: NHTSA lists Dec 5, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 23S46

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V573000 as 23S46. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "23S46 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford F-250 Super Duty2023—
Ford F-350 Super Duty2023—
Ford F-450 Sd2023—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Aug 11, 2023
Owner notification
Dec 5, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 23V573000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 23V573000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V573000 or 23S46). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V573000?

NHTSA recall 23V573000 (Ford recall 23S46) covers about 18,513 2023 Ford (3 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Aug 11, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2023 F-Super Duty F250, F350, and F450 vehicles equipped with the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V573000?

NHTSA's record for 23V573000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V573000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V573000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will update the Advanced Drive Assistance System (ADAS) module software, free of charge." NHTSA lists Dec 5, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 23V573000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 23S46. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (23S46) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V573000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V573000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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