NHTSA Campaign 26V268000
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Apr 28, 2026 · 179,698 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Consequence
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | BRONCO | 2024 | 179,698 |
| FORD | BRONCO | 2025 | 179,698 |
| FORD | BRONCO | 2026 | 179,698 |
| FORD | RANGER | 2024 | 179,698 |
| FORD | RANGER | 2025 | 179,698 |
| FORD | RANGER | 2026 | 179,698 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V268000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.