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Ford Motor Company - Brake Fluid Warning Light May Stay Illuminated
Published: June 28, 2024Recall ID: 24V496000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An undetected low brake fluid condition can lead to a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Brake Fluid Warning Light May Stay Illuminated
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Brake Fluid Warning Light May Stay Illuminated |
| Nhtsa id | 24V496000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V496000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 60.00 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An undetected low brake fluid condition can lead to a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24S43 |
| Potentially affected | 10 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |