A software glitch can lead to a loss of communication between these vehicles and attached trailers, increasing the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Ford Motor Company has issued a massive recall in the U.S. for over 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs over a software error that may cause trailer brakes and exterior lights not to function. The recall covers a variety of models,

Over 450,000 Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep Vehicles Recalled Over Trailer Brake Issues

As a software glitch in millions of US Ford vehicles threatens to cut trailer brakes and lights, insurers and fleets are racing to understand the recall’s liability implications