Delek Motors Recalls 485 Ford Vehicles in Israel Over Rear Camera Glitch
Delek Motors has issued a safety recall for 485 Ford vehicles in Israel due to a rearview camera glitch. Under traffic regulations, failure to complete the repair within six months blocks license renewal and vehicle ownership transfer.
Delek Motors, the official importer of Ford vehicles in Israel, has announced a safety recall for 485 vehicles due to a technical malfunction affecting the rearview camera system. The issue can cause a black screen or a distorted image on the central multimedia display when shifting into reverse, creating a potential safety hazard during parking and backing maneuvers.
Inspection and Repair Process
Authorized service centers will thoroughly inspect the rear camera system of the affected vehicles. If necessary, the rear camera will be completely replaced with an improved component, strictly following guidelines from the global automaker. The service procedure is estimated to take about two hours, and the repair will be provided to vehicle owners free of charge.
Written notices will be mailed to all affected owners as soon as the upgraded replacement parts arrive in the country. However, owners can check whether their vehicle is included in the recall immediately by entering their license plate number on the official Ford Israel website or by contacting customer service. Repairs require booking an appointment in advance at any authorized service center.
Legal Obligations Under Traffic Regulations
The Ministry of Transport reminds motorists that completing a safety recall is a legal obligation rather than a mere recommendation. Under Traffic Regulation 306 (a), vehicle owners who fail to perform the recall repair within six months of receiving the notice will be barred from renewing their vehicle license, preventing them from passing the annual mandatory inspection (test).
Furthermore, under Regulation 306 (c), owners will be unable to transfer vehicle ownership, effectively freezing any possibility of selling the car on the secondhand market until the repair is completed.
Previous Recalls and Total Impact
This new recall follows another significant safety campaign announced by Delek Motors in recent weeks, which affected 863 Ford vehicles in Israel. That previous campaign focused on popular off-road models, including the Ford Bronco and Ford Bronco Raptor manufactured between 2021 and 2026.
Those models faced concerns over a potential defect in the engine compartment wiring harness cover, which could lead to friction, wire wear, electrical shorts, and engine performance issues. The combined total of both recent campaigns means over 1,300 Ford vehicles have been recalled for inspection and repair at authorized service centers within a short period.
