NHTSA recall, Sep 9, 2026

Ford Bronco (2026) — Air Bags

The Ford Bronco's side curtain air bag bracket may tear the air bag during deployment, increasing injury risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles because 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. A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 2,711 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on September 9, 2026.

Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and air bag to remove the contact condition, free of charge. Owner notification letters were October 16, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from September 10, 2026.
Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and air bag to remove the contact condition, free of charge.
You may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

What you get Free repair

Read the notice on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and air bag to remove the contact condition, free of charge. Owner notification letters were October 16, 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.