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Ford Mustang Brake Pedal Bracket May Fracture

NHTSA campaign 20V573000 · Reported Sep 23, 2020 · Ford Motor Company

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A broken brake pedal bracket could affect your ability to brake, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V573000
Reported to NHTSA	Sep 23, 2020
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain Ford Mustang vehicles with automatic transmissions have a problem with the brake pedal bracket. During a sudden, hard stop, this bracket can fracture, or break.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Ford dealer; Ford's customer service number is 1-866-436-7332.
3. The brake pedal bracket replacement is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V573000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2020 Ford Mustang

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
Safety risk: A broken brake pedal could affect braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S52.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.