NHTSA Campaign 21V770000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Oct 1, 2021 · 553 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
Consequence
Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | BRONCO | 2021 | 553 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V770000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.