Ford is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles due to potential side impact sensor issues that may cause air bags to deploy or not deploy as intended in a crash.
An improperly secured side impact sensor may cause the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or not to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Ford is recalling some 2021 Bronco vehicles because side impact sensors might not be securely attached, which could cause air bags to deploy or fail to deploy during a crash. This increases injury risk in collisions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80348-ford-2021-bronco-air-bag-recall-risk-of-unintended-deployment.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80348-ford-2021-bronco-air-bag-recall-risk-of-unintended-deployment · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V928000
“Ford 2021 Bronco Air Bag Recall: Risk of Unintended Deployment.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80348-ford-2021-bronco-air-bag-recall-risk-of-unintended-deployment. Based on NHTSA recall 22V928000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V928000).
The side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the vehicle, causing air bags to deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy when needed. This could lead to injuries during a crash.
Owners of 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
Check if your 2021 Bronco was mailed a notification letter from Ford in January 2023. The recall covers specific 2021-2022 Bronco models.
Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a repair for the side impact sensor.
Dealers will inspect and repair the side impact sensor attachments for free if needed.
Dealers will inspect the side impact sensor attachments and repair, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S77.
The side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the vehicle, which could cause air bags to deploy or fail to deploy during a crash.
Check if your 2021 Bronco was mailed a notification letter from Ford in January 2023.
Dealers will inspect and repair the side impact sensor attachments for free. Contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V928000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 22V928000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the side impact sensor attachments and repair, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S77. 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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