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Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-02-18

Ford Puma recall software 23S52 may not be correctly installed

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-18
Models affected	PUMA
Model year	2023
Defect	According to Ford’s records, the remedy software for Safety Recall 23S52 may not have been installed correctly during a prior dealership visit. Because the correct software may not have been installed on your vehicle, the underlying condition specified in Safety Recall 23S52 may still exist. On the affected vehicles, the Restraint Control Module (RCM) was loaded with incorrect software.
Remedy	Present vehicle to Ford Dealer
Recall number	NQ20260218-25Sf3
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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