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Ford Mustang Recall 20V573: Brake pedal bracket may break during hard stops

NHTSA campaign 20V573, reported September 23, 2020, 38,005 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2020 Ford Mustang vehicles with automatic transmissions have a brake pedal bracket that may fracture during sudden stopping. If the bracket breaks, it could affect the vehicle's braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly free of charge. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions about this recall.

To check whether your vehicle has any open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup or Ford's owner website. If your vehicle is affected, schedule the free repair with an authorized Ford dealer as soon as possible.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V573Ford Motor Company
Component
SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
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.
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.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Ford Mustang2020