Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2024 Ford Mustang models regarding an issue with the vehicle’s brake pedal.
The defect: in affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot tube may not have been properly flared during the manufacturing process.
The hazards: if the brake pedal pivot tube has not been properly flared, the brake pedal could become loose, potentially resulting in loss of braking function and thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Components: brake pedal and bracket assembly
Affected vehicles: select 2024 Ford Mustang models produced at the Flat Rock Assembly plant between June 7th, 2023 and October 25th, 2023.
Number of affected vehicles: 66
The fix: a dealership technician will inspect the brake pedal and bracket assembly and replace it, free of charge.
Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin on December 18th, 2023. The Ford reference number for this recall is 23S61. In the meantime, owners of affected 2024 Ford Mustang models are advised to avoid driving the vehicle until an inspection is performed and necessary repairs are made