Faulty rearview cameras prompt recall of 1.5M Ford and Lincoln vehicles

NATIONWIDE — Brooklynites who own certain Ford and Lincoln models are alerted to a recall of almost 1.5 million vehicles because of a defect in their rearview cameras , according to the Associated Press and Federal Highway Traffic Safety Commission, which announced the recall on Monday, Sept. 8. Ford’s recall impacts several models from the years 2015-2019. The NHTSA’s recall report indicated that 18 accidents had occurred as a result of the rear view cameras showing a blank or distorted image on those models’ display screens. The cameras are engaged when the vehicles are in reverse gear. The distortion prevents the driver from viewing obstacles in the vehicle’s rear, thus increasing the risk of collision. Vehicle owners will receive notification via mail with instructions to bring