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Ford Australia is recalling 18,840 examples of its Mustang due to an issue with the rear boot lid wiring harness.
This recall affects Mustang models produced between 2014 and 2017.
“A manufacturing defect in the wiring harness of the rear boot lid may cause intermittent operation of the rear-view camera, loss of satellite radio reception, inoperative luggage compartment lamp and/or inoperable luggage compartment release,” said the company in its recall notice.
“If the rear-view camera display does not continually display the rear-view image whilst reversing the vehicle, it could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to any persons located behind the vehicle.”
- A total of 18,840 vehicles are affected
- The VIN list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected vehicle, you’ll be contacted by Ford in writing requesting you to make an appointment at your preferred dealer for an inspection and repair of the luggage compartment lid wiring harness, free of charge.
If you have further questions you can contact Ford’s Customer Relationship Centre on 133 673.
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Jack Quick is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne. Jack studied journalism and photography at Deakin University in Burwood, and previously represented the university in dance nationally. In his spare time, he loves to pump Charli XCX and play a bit of Grand Theft Auto. He’s also the proud owner of a blue, manual 2020 Suzuki Jimny.
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