NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026 Ford Bronco recall: Bracket May Tear Side Curtain Air Bag
- Recall number
- 26V580000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Air Bags
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 2711
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Air Bags
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Bronco | 2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment.
Consequence
A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What should you do?
Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and air bag to remove the contact condition, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 15, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S64. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026.
Manufacturer campaign number
26S64
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V580000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.