FORD RECALL
Indonesian CNN
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 7:54 AM WIB
A total of 2,900 Ford F-150 Lightnings have been recalled in the United States and Canada. (Photo: Doc. Ford Motor Co)
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
United States (US) Automotive Companies Ford Motor Co announced reminder or recalled some 2,900 F-150 Lightning trucks due to a software glitch that incorrectly provided tire pressure warning information.
cited Reuters(28/6) Tuesday, reminder for the Ford F-150 Lightning, it covers 2,666 vehicles in the United States and 220 in Canada.
This recall is the first for a Ford electric pickup truck in the world. Fortunately, there were no accidents or injuries related to the recall.
Ford said the truck’s tire pressure monitor “may” not come on when it needs it. This condition means that the system cannot warn the driver of the correct tire pressure for driving.
Incorrectly recommended tire pressure set to 35 psi should be 42 psi.
Low tire pressure can cause loss of vehicle control, which can increase the risk of an accident.
According to the company, customers are advised to visit an authorized repair shop to update the module’s software for immediate repair that takes about 20 minutes.
Ford will also provide updates software through live updates in 30 days for all Ford F-150 Lightning users.
(Reuters/mic)
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