Recall Roundup: NHTSA alerts highlight safety risks for Ford and Mack commercial vehicles

Recalls for Maverick, Transit, and Granite commercial vehicles focus on preventing crashes from brake overheating, panel detachment, and software errors.
Dec. 30, 2025
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Key takeaways

  • Ford and Mack trucks face recalls for brakes, drive power, and rearview cameras, highlighting critical fleet safety risks.
  • Timely inspections, software updates, and part replacements are essential to prevent crashes and maintain operational safety.
  • Fleet managers must track NHTSA recall notices and coordinate repairs to protect drivers, vehicles, and cargo.
Ford
Ford Transit models’ rearview camera display may not operate

A camera that does not display a rearview image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from Ford and Mack.

Owners of the affected vehicles should be contacted via U.S. mail over the next two months, but fleet and independent owners of these vehicles can contact the NHTSA Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit nhtsa.gov for more details. More information on each recall can be found below.

Ford
Ford Maverick models’ instrument panel cover may detach

An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Ford Maverick models’ instrument panel cover may detach

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploys. An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

This recall potentially affects 6,897 vehicles. Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed January 19. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in February. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SE7.

Ford hybrid models’ software error may cause loss of drive power

Ford is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

This recall potentially affects 87 vehicles. Dealers will update the HPCM software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 30. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33. This is an expansion of Recalls 24V330 (24S33) and 25V133 (25S16).

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Ford
Ford Transit models’ rearview camera display may not operate

A camera that does not display a rearview image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Ford Transit models’ rearview camera display may not operate

Ford is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V183. The rearview camera supplied in the Rear Video Camera and Prep Kit will not function when installed by the final stage manufacturer (upfitter), resulting in a blank rearview image. A camera that does not display a rearview image while reversing can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

This recall potentially affects 2 vehicles. Dealers will update the audio control module software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 23. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S68.

Mack Trucks
Mack Granite models’ rear brakes may overheat

Overheated brakes may cause a tire blowout or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Mack Granite models’ rear brakes may overheat

Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2009-2015 Granite (GU) trucks. Vehicles remedied under Recall 15V804 (SC0398) may have had incorrect parts installed during subsequent repairs. The incorrect parts may cause a brake imbalance between the steer and drive axle brakes and the rear brakes to overheat. Overheated brakes may cause a tire blowout or fire, increasing the risk of a crash.

This recall potentially affects 628 vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace the brake chambers as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 2. Owners may contact Mack's customer service at 800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0491. Owners who received a remedy under Recall 15V804 (SC0398) must have the new remedy completed.

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Jenna Hume

Jenna Hume

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Digital Content Specialist Jenna Hume joined FleetOwner in November 2023 and previously worked as a writer in the gaming industry. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from Truman State University and a master of Fine Arts degree in writing from Lindenwood University. She is currently based in Missouri. 

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