Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2023 Ford Transit models over an an inoperative HVAC system issue.
The defect: in affected vehicles, the auxiliary wire harness will disable the heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC), including the defrost and defog systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, “Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems.”
The hazards: an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver’s visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Components:auxiliary wire harness
Affected vehicles: select 2023 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with the Special Vehicle Operations Accessory Service Kit #1 or #2 with a High Specification Vehicle Interface Connector produced between November 2nd, 2022, and January 28th, 2023.