The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V451000·Announced 2022-06-24

2022 Ford Bronco Windshield May Separate During Crash

Certain 2022 Ford Broncos and Rangers have windshields that may not be properly bonded and could separate during a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect involving improper windshield bonding that could allow detachment during a crash and increase injury risk. No injuries or deaths are reported in the source text, making this a precautionary recall with theoretical consequences that fits the category of risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles due to a windshield bonding defect affecting approximately 63,294 vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle frame, which could allow it to detach during a crash. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 212, which governs windshield mounting.

If a windshield separates from the vehicle during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury to occupants.

The remedy is to have the windshield removed and reinstalled free of charge at a Ford dealership. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 18, 2022. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 22C12) or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FORD RANGER, BRONCO
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Windshield
Hazard
Affected units
63,294

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 (2)

  • RANGER
  • BRONCO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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