NHTSA recall 20V-573: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Ford Motor Company · Reported September 23, 2020 · 1 affected model year

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

20V-573
September 23, 2020 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
Safety risk
A broken brake pedal could affect braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S52.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number20V573000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateSeptember 23, 2020
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals and Linkages
Fixed over the airNo

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.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Ford Mustang8 recalls total

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