Ford Edge: Headlights

Date

Aug. 25, 2023

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Edge (2023)

Component

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge vehicles. The front right headlight may be too bright or aimed incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Potentially affected

8523

What can happen

A headlight that is too bright or aimed incorrectly may cause a glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the right headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C26.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Oct. 9, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

23C26

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

108

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Front Right Headlamp Assy · Edge Headlamp Assembly · KT4B-13W029/30-C

Recall number

23V596000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.