2021 Ford Mustang Mach E Visibility Recall 21V712000 (Ford 21S42)
NHTSA recall 21V712000 (Ford recall 21S42) covers about 13,544 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Sep 14, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V712000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Visibility (fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The vehicle's panoramic roof glass panel may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach.
The risk
A roof panel that separates from a vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will apply additional urethane adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S42.
Status: NHTSA lists Oct 29, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Ford recall number 21S42
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V712000 as 21S42. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "21S42 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Mustang Mach E | 2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Sep 14, 2021
- Owner notification
- Oct 29, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
Check your VIN for 21V712000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 21V712000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V712000 or 21S42). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V712000?
NHTSA recall 21V712000 (Ford recall 21S42) covers about 13,544 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Sep 14, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V712000?
NHTSA's record for 21V712000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A roof panel that separates from a vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V712000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 21V712000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will apply additional urethane adhesive, free of charge." NHTSA lists Oct 29, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Ford recall number for 21V712000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 21S42. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (21S42) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V712000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 21V712000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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