Bracket May Tear Side Curtain Air Bag
Ford Motor Company
Which vehicles may be affected?
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.
Potentially affected: 2,711
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What NHTSA says
Component
AIR BAGS
Consequence
A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Is a fix available?
Call your dealership to schedule the repair. They can confirm whether the parts are in and order them if not.
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Source
NHTSA campaign number: 26V580000
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V580000
Report date: September 9, 2026
Last updated: November 2, 2026
Recall information from NHTSA, shown as published. Car Czar is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.