NHTSA Campaign 24V496000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT
Filed by Ford Motor Company.
NHTSA campaign 24V496000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning:switch/sensor/float. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- An undetected low brake fluid condition can lead to a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 24V496000 (1)
Ford (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 24V496000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.