NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10238882: 2022 Ford Maverick

Official manufacturer communication context for 2022 Ford Maverick, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10238882 summary graphic for 2022 Ford Maverick
10238882NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
1affected product rows
72/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Certain 2022 Model Year Maverick Vehicles Install Missing USB Wire Harness In all of the affected vehicles, a parts shortage led to assembly of the vehicle without the USB cable connection from the radio. This will cause the USB ports to be inoperable.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
FordMaverick2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10238882?

Certain 2022 Model Year Maverick Vehicles Install Missing USB Wire Harness In all of the affected vehicles, a parts shortage led to assembly of the vehicle without the USB cable connection from the radio. This will cause the USB ports to be inoperable.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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