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The fault could cause the reversing camera to not display the rear-view image as intended, according to the recall notice.
2018 Ford Mustang.
Ford Australia has recalled 24,476 examples of the Mustang, citing a potential fault with the reversing camera maybe not displaying the rear-view image as intended.
The affected vehicles are stamped 2015 to 2018 models, but may have been sold at a later date.
The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: If the rear-view camera does not operate as intended while reversing the vehicle, it could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to persons located behind the vehicle.
A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 24,476 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.
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Ford advises that the indicator warning lamp (if the rear-view camera is unavailable) will illuminate in the instrument cluster.
Owners of these affected vehicles will be contacted in writing requesting they contact an Authorised Ford Dealer to have their vehicle rectified, free of charge.
Owners can call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 133 673.
To have your vehicle checked, find your closest Ford dealership by clicking here.
Ilana is a Melbourne-based journalist who was previously a copywriter in the Big Apple. Having moved to Melbourne for her Master of Journalism, she has written articles about food, farm machinery, fashion, and now the fast and furious. Her dream car has been a Mini Cooper since the fifth grade, eyeing its style and petite size.
