NHTSA recall 21V-533: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Ford Motor Company · Reported July 15, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

21V-533
July 15, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which could result in reduced braking performance.
Safety risk
Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S33.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V533000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateJuly 15, 2021
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic
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.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Ford F-15029 recalls total

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