NHTSA ID Number: 11032569
Manufacturer Communication Number: CSR-3318
TSB/Document Date: 2026-05-09
Summary
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Ford that the rear-view camera could have intermittent rearview video image, no rearview video image, or poor image quality (Blurry, Foggy, Hazy) when the vehicle is in reverse gear creating a risk to motor vehicle safety in certain 2021-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles, including models F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 equipped with Altec equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This notice applies to your vehicle. Refer to the provided list.
NHTSA Safety, FMVSS Compliance, or Emissions Recall
Dear Altec Owner,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Canada
Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that a condition
exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with
Altec equipment.
Refer to the attached documentation that follows this letter. If you have additional questions, please contact your
Altec Account Manager. You may also contact the OEM using the contact information provided in the attached
recall notice.
For US owners: after contacting the OEM according to the attached notice, if you are still not able to have the
safety condition remedied within a reasonable time, you may write to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 or call 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
If you had this repair performed before you received this letter, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for
the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall.
If you have sold or retired the unit, update the records through Altec Connect. If you have leased this equipment
to another person or company, you are required by Federal Law to forward a copy of this notice to the lessee by
first class mail within ten (10) days of the receipt of this notice.
We appreciate your assistance in following this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with Altec
products.
Thank you for your immediate attention on this important matter.
Component/Supplier Recall
CSR- 3318-A
Rearview Camera Image Quality Safety Recall
(Ford
25S05 — NHTSA 25V048)
Units Affected: Certain 2021 Expedition and 2021-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles, including models
F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600. Verify your unit is affected by reviewing the attached list or accessing Altec Connect.
Background: Altec is committed to providing our customers reliable products from initial delivery
throughout the useful life of the machine.
Ford has decided a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in your vehicle with the VIN shown
in the attached list.
Refer to the included communication from Ford for more information.
Customer Action: Follow the guidance in the included communication from Ford.
Requirements: Altec is not able to perform this repair.
Completion and Warranty: This repair is not covered under the Altec Warranty Policy.
Altec Contact Info:
Phone: 1-877-GO ALTEC (1-877-462-5832) — Altec Connect Customer Portal: altec.com/altec-connect/
Inspection labor
Repair labor
Account #
Travel
NHTSA code
Prime fail P/N
Kit instructions
Altec Use Only
N/A
N/A
N/A
Not included
90
N/A
N/A
Released: May 5, 2026
Description
N/A
Altec Use Only
Part No.
N/A
Qty Warranty
N/A N/A
Ford Motor Company
Customer Service Division
PO Box 1904
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
September 2025
* * * IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL * * *
Safety Recall Notice 25S05 / NHTSA Recall 25V048
Mr. John Sample
123 Main Street
Anywhere, USA 12345
This Notice Applies to Your Vehicle, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 12345678901234567
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Ford Motor Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain
2021 Expedition and 2021-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles including models F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550,
and F-600, including the VIN shown above.
We apologize for this situation and want to assure you that, with your assistance, we will correct this
condition. Our commitment, together with your dealer, is to provide you with the highest level of
service and support.
What is the issue?
On your vehicle, the rear-view camera could have intermittent rearview
video image, no rearview video image, or poor image quality (Blurry, Foggy,
Hazy) when the vehicle is in reverse gear.
What is the risk?
A rear-view camera that intermittently displays a blank or distorted image
may reduce the driver’s view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the
risk of a crash.
What will Ford and
your dealer do?
Parts are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has
authorized your dealer to replace the rear-view camera free of charge.
How long will it take?
The time needed for this repair is less than one-half day. However, due to
service scheduling requirements, your dealer may need your vehicle for a
longer period of time.
What should you do?
Please call your dealer without delay and request a service date for Recall
25S05. Provide the dealer with your VIN, which is printed near your name at
the beginning of this letter.
Ford has not issued instructions to stop driving your vehicle under this
safety recall. You should contact your dealer for an appointment to have
your vehicle remedied as soon as practicable.
Copyright 2025 Ford Motor Company
What should you do?
(continued)
If you do not already have a servicing dealer, you can access
ford.com/support for dealer addresses, maps, and driving instructions.
Ford
Motor Company wants you to have this safety recall completed on your
vehicle. The vehicle owner is responsible for making arrangements to have
the work completed.
Please note: Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this
recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten
days.
NOTE: You can receive information about Recalls and Customer
Satisfaction Programs through our FordPass App. The app can be
downloaded through the App Store or Google Play. In addition, there are
other features such as reserving parking in certain locations and controlling
certain functions on your vehicle (lock or unlock doors, remote start) if it is
equipped to allow control.
Mobile Service
Ford Mobile Service is offered by participating dealers, contact your dealer
for details.
Pick-Up and Delivery
Complimentary vehicle Pick-Up & Delivery service may also be available
upon request through participating dealers. Your dealer will pick up your
vehicle and return it with the repair completed.
Have you previously
paid for this repair?
If you have previously paid for a repair that addresses the issue described in
this letter, you still need to have this recall performed to ensure the correct
parts were used.
You may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only
be provided for service related to the replacement of the rear-view camera.
To verify eligibility and expedite reimbursement, give your paid original
receipt to your dealer.
Refund requests may also be sent directly to Ford Motor Company. To
request your refund from Ford, send the refund request with all required
documentation, including your original repair receipt (no photocopies), to
Ford
Motor Company at PO Box 6251, Dearborn, Michigan 48121-6251.
Refund requests mailed to this address may take up to 60 days to process.
Your original receipt will be returned to you.
Detailed information regarding eligibility for Ford
's reimbursement program
and documentation requirements may be obtained by contacting the Ford
Recall Assistance Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Copyright 2025 Ford Motor Company
What if you no longer
own this vehicle?
If you no longer own this vehicle and have an address for the current owner,
please forward this letter to the new owner.
You received this notice because government regulations require that
notification be sent to the last known owner of record. Our records are
based primarily on state registration and title data, which indicate that you
are the current owner.
Can we assist you
further?
If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired promptly and without
charge, please contact your dealership’s Service Manager for assistance.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Ford Recall
Assistance Center (RAC) at 1-866-436-7332 and one of our
representatives will be happy to assist you. The RAC is open on weekdays
from 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Eastern Time). TTY/TDD users, please contact
the RAC at the number listed using the Telecommunication Relay Service
by dialing 711.
If you wish to contact us through the internet, our address is
ford.com/support.
If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable
time or without charge, you may write the Administrator, National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.
20590 or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-888-275-9171) or go to NHTSA.gov. Reference NHTSA Safety
Recall 25V048.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Customer Service Division
Copyright 2025 Ford Motor Company
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TSB/Document ID: CSR-3318
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MFR Communication Date: 2026-05-06
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version: CSR-3318
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