Home › Ford › Mustang › 24V593000
Ford Mustang Rear Suspension Knuckle Defect
high How serious is it? About this label
A loss of vehicle handling and steering control increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V593000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Suspension:rear |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain Mustang vehicles because a rear suspension part called the knuckle may have a defect from the manufacturing process that causes it to fail. If the knuckle fails, the driver can lose the ability to control the vehicle's handling and steering.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer to schedule an inspection; you can also call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair 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 24V593000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Suspension Recalls Involve Control Arms, Loose Fasteners, and Axles · all 18 Ford recalls in this area
Other Ford Mustang recalls
- Aug 25, 2026Ford Mustang Wiring Can Cause Power Losshigh
- Jun 30, 2026Ford Mustang Wipers May Fail in Cold Weathermedium
- Jun 9, 2026Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, Navigator Instrument Cluster Blankhigh
- Mar 3, 2026Ford Explorer, Mustang, Nautilus EGR Valve Failurehigh
- Oct 13, 2025Ford and Lincoln rearview cameras may show blank imagemedium
- Oct 10, 2025Ford Mustang Low Brake Fluid Light May Failmedium
Official notice
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The rear suspension knuckles may have a casting defect that causes them to fail, which can result in a loss of vehicle handling and steering control.
- Safety risk
- A loss of vehicle handling and steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension knuckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S49.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.