The 2001 Ford Mustang has two recalls, the more serious being a parking brake defect on manual transmission models where the self-adjusting mechanism can skip teeth and fail to hold the vehicle on a slope, allowing it to roll away without warning.
The second recall involves certain AlfaOtto replacement combination headlamp assemblies sold for this vehicle. Some of these aftermarket lamps are missing the required amber side reflectors, making the vehicle harder for other drivers to see from the side, which raises the risk of a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
Some Alfaotto replacement combination headlamps lack amber side reflectors and do not meet federal safety standards for lamps and reflective devices.
What the fix does
Alfaotto will replace the headlamps at no cost. Contact Alfaotto at 626-656-2992 or www.alfaotto.com.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
If a manual transmission vehicle is parked without the parking brake fully applied and not in first gear, the self-adjustment pawl may skip teeth, allowing the vehicle to roll on slopes.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the parking brake control and install a plate or bracket to lock the self-adjust mechanism after adjustment.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
