{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2026099","date":"2026-03-03","owner_notified":null,"manufacturer":null,"component":"Lights And Instruments","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the right headlamp to become incorrectly aimed when turning the steering wheel. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.\nNote: This recall only affects the Platinum models equipped with the dynamic bending light feature.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA headlamp that isn't aimed correctly could cause glare for oncoming drivers and could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Action:\nFord will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the headlamp control module software.","consequence":null,"remedy":null,"notes":null,"mfr_campaign":"26C12","part_number":null,"units":3296,"completion":null,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","french":{"component":"Feux et instruments","notification":"Conformité - fabricant","summary":"Problème :\nSur certains véhicules, un problème logiciel pourrait faire en sorte que le phare droit soit mal orienté lorsque le volant est tourné. Par conséquent, les véhicules pourraient ne pas respecter certaines exigences de la réglementation canadienne.\nRemarque : Ce rappel concerne seulement les modèles Platinum équipés de la fonction d'éclairage dynamique dans les virages (dynamic bending light).\n\nRisques pour la sécurité :\nUn phare mal orienté pourrait causer un éblouissement pour les conducteurs des véhicules en sens inverse et augmenter les risques d'accident.\n\nMesures correctives :\nFord doit aviser les propriétaires par la poste et leur demander d'amener leur véhicule chez un concessionnaire pour faire mettre à jour le logiciel du module de contrôle des phares."},"vehicles":[{"year":2025,"make":"FORD","model":"EXPLORER","vehicle_id":"2025_ford_explorer","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null},{"year":2026,"make":"FORD","model":"EXPLORER","vehicle_id":"2026_ford_explorer","match":"exact","built_from":null,"built_to":null}],"may_apply":true,"as_of":"2026-10-19","lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."],"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2026099"}