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Pickups, SUVs Recalled Over Software Issues | Agent Entrepreneur Pickups, SUVs Recalled Over Software Issues Problems in two makers’ vehicles present increased risk of crash. Staff Writer ・ Editorial Read Staff 's Posts September 20, 2024 Problem software in the Ford Mavericks was removed from production in late 2023.
Credit: Ford 2 min to read Ford and Motors recalled hundreds of thousands of vehicles each over problems that increase crash risk. Ford recalled 145,000 Maverick pickup trucks because their rear-view cameras displays may freeze up while the vehicles are in reverse due to a software defect.
Though a recall notice on the National Highway Traffic Administration website says certain 2022 to 2024 models with Connected Touch Radios can present the problem, it also indicates 100% may have the defect that causes the image freezing. The problem software in the radios was removed from production in late 2023, according to the notice. Ford dealers will update the radio software.
The Detroit-area automaker is scheduled to recall notices to consumers on Sept. 30. GM Recall Meanwhile, fellow legacy automaker GM recalled 450,000 pickups and SUVs due to defective brake fluid warning lights. The recall affects the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2023 and 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban; GMC Yukon and Yukon XL; and Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV.
The vehicles’ electronic brake control module warning light may not indicate low brake fluid due to a