FORD MUSTANG 2024: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V496000

Make Model Year
FORD MUSTANG 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-07-12 2024-06-28 2024-07-01

Production Dates: 2022-10-26 - 2024-02-08

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24S43

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not be properly configured after a Body Control Module "BCM" service update, resulting in a constantly illuminated brake fluid level warning light that can conceal a low brake fluid condition.

Consequence

An undetected low brake fluid condition can lead to a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the body control module "BCM" software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S43.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.