2021 Ford Bronco Passenger Air Bag Vent Deployment Defect
Ford is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles because the passenger air bag vent may open prematurely during deployment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural defect in a safety-critical air bag deployment system. Although no deaths or serious injuries are reported in the source, the potential for improper air bag deployment during a crash represents a significant safety risk, meeting the rubric criterion for Severe (Score 4).
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles. The passenger air bag vent may open prematurely during deployment, resulting in improper air bag deployment. This defect violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 (Occupant Crash Protection) requirements.
Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash. The passenger air bag system may not provide intended occupant protection in a collision.
Approximately 553 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles are potentially affected. Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule service. Ford's recall number is 21C23.
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag free of charge. For additional information, owners can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD BRONCO
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Bag System
- Affected units
- 553
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- BRONCO
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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