Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 23V727000 |
| Report Received Date | 10/27/2023 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 187,922 |
| Completion Rate | 67.3% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Issue
Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C35.
