Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V496000

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: switch/sensor/float

Ford Motor Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-06-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V496000

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: switch/sensor/float

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: switch/sensor/float
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
10
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-28
Owners notified
2024-07-12

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Ford Mustang2024

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.