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Ford Bronco Sport Recall 23V021: Brake Leak Can Increase Pedal Travel and Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 23V021, reported January 23, 2023, 801 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles may have valves inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module that were damaged during manufacturing. This can cause a leak inside the module.

A leak can lead to unexpected increased brake pedal travel, or unexpected vehicle movement during an Auto Hold event. Either condition raises the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the ABS module free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2023. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V021Ford Motor Company
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles. Valves inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module may have been damaged during manufacturing, causing an internal ABS module leak.
Risk
A leak inside the ABS module can cause an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel or unexpected movement during an Auto Hold event, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ABS Module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S01.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Ford Bronco Sport2023