Vehicle recall 26V580000 · September 9, 2026
2026 Ford Bronco
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V580000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 9, 2026
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 26S64
- Owner notification
- October 16, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,711
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Side/window › Curtain
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Bronco (2026): 2026
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