Filed by Ford Motor Company on September 9, 2026; 1 model-year listings affected.
Air bags: side/window, curtain
NHTSA campaign 26V580000 · reported September 9, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 2,711 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.