United StatesCertain 2021–2026 Ford Bronco and 2021–2024 Ford Edge vehicles are affected; involved vehicle VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shut down, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying; Ford will update the APIM software free of charge via a dealer or over‑the‑air update. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026; Ford Customer Service can be reached at 1‑866‑436‑7332 (recall 26S09).
What's being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V124000; Manufacturer campaign 26S09
The hazard
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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