Recall 21C31 – Reduced Braking Performance / FMVSS 135

During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.

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During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V922000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 114,666

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, “Light Vehicle Brake Systems.”

Summary

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21C31.

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.

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