Transport Canada Recall - 2023098 - FORD
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
Chassis Cab recalled by FORD
Issue
Vehicle - Heater And Defroster
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2023 | FORD | TRANSIT
Issue
On certain vehicles, the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system may not work. As a result, you won't be able to defog or defrost the windshield or windows. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles that had an upfitter auxiliary wire harness installed by a vehicle upfitter or modifier.
Safety risk
A windshield that can't be defogged or defrosted can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective actions
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the auxiliary wire harness. It will be repaired, as necessary.
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Additional information
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Bus
Vehicles - Chassis Cab
Vehicles - Light Truck & Van
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-73157
Transport Canada
ID
2023098
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