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NHTSARecalled Oct 1, 2021 · #21V770000

Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208

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Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles. During passenger air bag deployment, an air bag vent could open prematurely and result in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208
  • 2021 Bronco
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on November 24, 2021. A second notice announcing the remedy is available was sent on July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C23.

View the official CPSC notice