2018–2023 Ford & Lincoln (4 models) Backup Camera / Back-Over Prevention Recall 23V598000 (Ford 23S48)

NHTSA recall 23V598000 (Ford recall 23S48) covers about 177,402 2018–2023 Ford & Lincoln (4 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Aug 25, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V598000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

177,402
vehicles affected (potential)
2018–2023
model years
Aug 25, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Backup camera / back-over prevention (sensing system, camera)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

The risk

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford vehicle owners notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.

Status: NHTSA lists Nov 20, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 23S48

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V598000 as 23S48. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "23S48 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 Bronco2021All Bronco recalls
Ford Transit2022–2023—
Lincoln Aviator2020–2023All Aviator recallsYears to avoid
Lincoln Navigator2018–2021All Navigator recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Aug 25, 2023
Owner notification
Nov 20, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 23V598000

  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 23V598000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V598000 or 23S48). 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 23V598000?

NHTSA recall 23V598000 (Ford recall 23S48) covers about 177,402 2018–2023 Ford & Lincoln (4 models) vehicles (backup camera / back-over prevention), filed with NHTSA Aug 25, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V598000?

NHTSA's record for 23V598000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V598000?

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 23V598000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Nov 20, 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 23V598000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 23S48. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (23S48) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V598000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V598000, 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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