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SevereNHTSA·23V800000·Announced 2025-04-11

2024 Ford Mustang brake pedal defect increases crash risk

Ford is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles because the brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, causing a loose brake pedal. A loose brake pedal can result in loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.

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: This recall involves a structural defect of the brake pedal assembly, a critical safety component. The identified defect directly results in loss of braking function, which substantially increases crash risk. Structural vehicle defects affecting primary safety systems meet the Severe criterion.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 Ford Mustang vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the brake pedal assembly. The brake pedal may become loose, which can result in a loss of braking function and increase the risk of a crash.

Approximately 66 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been completed.

Dealers will replace the brake pedal and bracket assembly at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2023. For more information, owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 23S61), or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2024 FORD MUSTANG
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Brakes
Hazard
  • brake-defect
  • brake-failure
  • crash-risk
Affected units
66

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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