NHTSA recall 24V-496: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Ford Motor Company · Reported June 28, 2024 · 1 affected model year

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

24V-496
June 28, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number24V496000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateJune 28, 2024
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid LOW Warning:Switch/Sensor/Float
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

2024 Ford Mustang12 recalls total

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