Recall 23V461 affects 525 2015-2016 Mobility Ventures MV-1 vehicles because the ESC warning light fails. Free repair at a franchised Mobility Ventures dealer once available.
Mobility Ventures is recalling 525 2015-2016 MV-1 vehicles because the ESC malfunction indicator warning light can fail to illuminate when the Electronic Stability Control system has an issue. That missing warning can leave drivers unaware during an ESC event and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once Mobility Ventures makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) on the 2015-2016 Mobility Ventures MV-1 is the control unit that helps run the Electronic Stability Control system. ESC compares steering and vehicle movement, then uses braking control to help the driver keep the vehicle stable when traction is limited. The warning light is supposed to tell the driver when the ESC system has a fault.
On these MV-1 vehicles, the EBCM software was mapped incorrectly after the powertrain changed to a Ford 3.7-liter Ti-VCT V6 with a different CAN setup. Under certain starting conditions, the module does not show the required ESC malfunction indicator when an ESC fault exists. The system can set the wrong telltale, or delay the fault notice until the vehicle is driven.
The warning sign is a "Traction Control Off" light when the driver has not pressed the "Traction Control Off" button. That light means the vehicle needs dealer attention, even when the separate ESC malfunction light does not appear.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2015 and 2016 MV-1 model years, with the same electronic brake control module tied to the stability-control issue.
| 2015 Mobility Ventures MV-1 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Mobility Ventures MV-1 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| Units affected | 525 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the ESC malfunction indicator light fails to illuminate during a stability control event, the driver loses an important warning and crash risk can rise. A "Traction Control Off" light when the button was not selected is the warning sign named for this recall. Repair will be free at any franchised Mobility Ventures dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2016 Mobility Ventures MV-1 is included in this recall.
- Confirm the repair status with a franchised Mobility Ventures dealer before scheduling the free software update.
- Ask for the EBCM software update that fixes the ESC warning-light failure.
- Reference recall number 23V461 when you call Mobility Ventures customer service or the dealer.
- Drive with extra caution until the update is complete; the ESC warning light can fail to alert you during an electronic stability control problem.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is still under development. Once Mobility Ventures opens the repair, a Mobility Ventures technician will update the electronic brake control module software so the ESC warning light works as required. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Mobility Ventures has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who paid for the same repair before the recall notice. Keep your repair order and proof of payment, and contact Mobility Ventures customer service to ask how to submit documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 30, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 23, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 28, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| August 28, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 28, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V461?
Recall 23V461 covers 525 2015-2016 Mobility Ventures MV-1 vehicles with an ESC warning-light defect. The light fails to illuminate to show an Electronic Stability Control issue, so the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126. Mobility Ventures identified an electronic brake control module software update as the remedy.
What should I do if my 2015-2016 Mobility Ventures MV-1 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific MV-1 is included in recall 23V461. If it is, contact a franchised Mobility Ventures dealer or Mobility Ventures customer service at 1-877-681-3678. Ask when the electronic brake control module software update can be completed. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Mobility Ventures dealers will update the electronic brake control module software free of charge, with parts and labor covered for included 2015-2016 MV-1 vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the ESC malfunction indicator light fails to come on during an electronic stability control event. Without that warning, the driver loses a key alert that the stability control system has an issue, which can increase crash risk. The software update is the repair path.
When were owners notified about recall 23V461?
Owner notification letters were scheduled to be mailed August 28, 2023. If you bought the MV-1 used or never received a letter, the VIN check still decides whether your specific vehicle is included. Reference recall 23V461 when you call the dealer or Mobility Ventures customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V461000 |
|---|---|
| Mobility Ventures customer service | 1-877-681-3678 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V461 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V461000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →