Ford S-max and Galaxy recall: A number of vehicles fitted with adaptive headlamps will not display a warning message
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Vehicles fitted with Adaptive Headlamps will not display a warning message should a failure of the module that controls the Adaptive Headlamps occur.
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. Update the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) software.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Vehicles fitted with Adaptive Headlamps will not display a warning message should a failure of the module that controls the Adaptive Headlamps occur.
The fix
Update the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) software.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-max | 9 Nov 2018 | 25 Apr 2022 | 2,260 |
| Galaxy | 9 Nov 2018 | 25 Apr 2022 | 2,260 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 23 June 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.