NHTSARecalled Sep 9, 2026 · #26V580000
Bracket May Tear Side Curtain Air Bag
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product details
- Product
- Bracket May Tear Side Curtain Air Bag
- 2026 Bronco
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
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What you should 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.