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SevereNHTSA·21V140000·Announced 2021-03-05

Ford Recalls 2021 Mustang Mach-E for Loose Front Subframe Bolts

Ford is recalling 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles because front subframe bolts may not have been tightened properly, which could reduce crash performance and increase injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (front subframe bolts) that could reduce crash performance and increase injury risk, meeting the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front subframe bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, which could result in loose bolts.

Loose subframe bolts may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front subframe bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD MUSTANG MACH E
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,258

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MUSTANG MACH E

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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