Ford is recalling 2021 Bronco vehicles with a risk of improper air bag deployment during crashes. Owners must have the passenger air bag replaced free by dealers.
Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles because their passenger air bags can deploy improperly during crashes, increasing injury risk. This fix is free and must be done by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80345-ford-2021-bronco-air-bag-recall-improper-deployment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80345-ford-2021-bronco-air-bag-recall-improper-deployment-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V770000
“Ford 2021 Bronco Air Bag Recall: Improper Deployment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80345-ford-2021-bronco-air-bag-recall-improper-deployment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V770000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V770000).
During a crash, the passenger air bag may deploy incorrectly due to a premature opening of an air bag vent. This improper deployment can lead to injury.
Owners of 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the risk during crashes.
Check your 2021 Ford Bronco for the recall. The issue was first notified in November 2021 and a second notice was sent in July 2022.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the air bag replacement.
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag at no cost once you contact Ford.
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.
The passenger air bag can deploy improperly during crashes due to a premature opening of an air bag vent, which increases injury risk.
Your 2021 Ford Bronco is affected. The recall was first notified in November 2021 and a second notice was sent in July 2022.
The recall does not specify a deadline for the air bag replacement; dealers will replace it once you contact Ford.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V770000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 21V770000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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