Ford recalls integrated trailer module kits for 2021-2026 F-150 over loss of trailer brakes and lights
The integrated trailer module may lose communication with the vehicle, causing a loss of brake function, turn signals and brake lights, which can reduce control of the trailer and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will update the module software free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and cite Ford's recall number 26C35.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford Integrated Trailer Module Kit
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- A loss of trailer brakes or lights can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 315 pieces of equipment
- Owner notification
- July 28, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 14, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26E046000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 26C35
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain ITRM accessory kits with part number RL3Z-19H322-AA, ML3Z-19H322-AA, AB, BA, BB, CA, and CB that were sold as aftermarket accessory kits for Ford 2021-2026 F-150 vehicles. The integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, causing a loss of brake function, turn signals and brake lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- A loss of trailer brakes or lights can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will update the ITRM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C35.
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