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SevereNHTSA·24V593000·Announced 2024-09-08

2024 Ford Mustang Rear Suspension Knuckle Casting Defect Recall

Ford is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles because the rear suspension knuckles may have a casting defect that causes loss of handling and steering control, increasing crash 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 rear suspension knuckle casting defect is a structural vehicle defect that can cause loss of handling and steering control. Structural vehicle defects meet the Severe (Score 4) criterion in the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles due to a potential casting defect in the rear suspension knuckles. These knuckles may fail, resulting in loss of vehicle handling and steering control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Approximately 4,595 vehicles are affected. Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to arrange inspection and replacement of the rear suspension knuckle. The repair will be performed free of charge. Notification letters were mailed on August 26, 2024.

For additional information, owners may contact 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 — Suspension
Hazard
  • suspension-defect
  • loss-of-control
Affected units
4,595

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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