Back-up cameras continue to be a big hit with NHTSA

Back-up cameras

Its not so long ago that airbag recalls dominated the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announcements on X. These days, the “focus” is clearly on back-up cameras.

Over the last 30 days, another seven recalls were announced involving some 25 models, all to address rear view cameras whose displays may not display. These include Chrysler Pacifica and several Mitsubishi Outlander models, Daimler Vans and Mercedes-Benz Metris vans, and 19 Ford models, all under recall.

In effect, the entire Ford fleet of vehicles built between 2018 and 2024 will be visiting a Ford service center in the near future.

And this string of rear camera recalls began with a 2020-2022 Kia Niro back-up camera recall, which is part of why it caught my attention as I drive the 2022 version. But we’ve reported on this trend before, when we noted three back-up cam recalls in three days.

For the record, the Niro‘s camera has not been an issue at and Kia does not yet have the required replacement circuit board.

While compiling the list of rear camera recalls, I did run across and Airstream recall that noted the awning can be extended while the vehicle is moving. I did rather enjoy imaging the potential scenarios that might result. Note the recall only states that the awning can be extended, not that it can happen on its own.

Check your vehicle for recalls at NHTSA here.

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