Recall 22V183 affects 119 2022 Ford Transit vehicles for a rearview camera display failure. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 119 2022 Transit vehicles because the rearview camera in the Rear Video Camera and Prep Kit shows a blank image after final stage manufacturer installation. This reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle while reversing, which increases crash risk, and Ford dealers will repair the camera system free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rearview camera system on the 2022 Ford Transit uses a camera, a four-inch display screen, and the audio control module. The module is the electronic gateway that lets the camera image reach the screen after a body builder installs Ford's Rear Video Camera and Prep Kit on a chassis cab or cutaway Transit.
On affected Transits, the audio control module was configured incorrectly before the vehicle went to the body builder. After the camera kit is installed, the camera and the module do not communicate. The result is a blank rearview image instead of the view behind the vehicle when the driver shifts into reverse.
There is no warning sign before failure. The owner or upfitter finds the problem when the camera system is installed and the screen shows no rearview image.
Who's affected?
| 2022 Ford Transit | Display function |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 119 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the rearview camera image does not appear in reverse, the driver loses part of the view behind the Transit, increasing the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before the image fails, so check mirrors and surroundings carefully when backing up. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Ford Transit is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free audio control module configuration update that restores the rearview camera display.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V183 when you call.
- Use extra care when reversing until the repair is complete; the rearview image can be blank.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician updates the audio control module configuration settings so the rearview camera kit displays properly. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered by Ford. Ford also provided its standard reimbursement plan for eligible remedy costs owners paid before notification of this safety recall. Reimbursement eligibility ended April 29, 2022. If you paid for a related rear camera repair before the recall notice, ask the service desk how to submit repair documentation under Ford's plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 25, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 25, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| March 25, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 12, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 25, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| April 25, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V183?
Recall 22V183 covers 119 2022 Ford Transit vehicles with a rearview camera in the Rear Video Camera and Prep Kit that shows a blank image after upfitter installation. Ford dealers will update the audio control module configuration settings for free.
What should I do if my 2022 Ford Transit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Transit is included in recall 22V183. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the audio control module configuration update. Reference recall number 22V183 and Ford recall number 22S18 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Ford will update the audio control module configuration settings free of charge at any franchised Ford dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced rear visibility while reversing. If the rearview camera shows a blank image, the driver loses part of the view behind the Transit, increasing the risk of a crash. The free dealer update is the repair path.
When were owners notified about recall 22V183?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on April 12, 2022. If you bought the Transit used or never received the letter, check your VIN and call a franchised Ford dealer with recall number 22V183 or Ford recall number 22S18.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V183000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V183 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V183000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
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