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HighNHTSA·24V189000·Announced 2024-03-08

2024 Ford Bronco Rear Door Latch May Open When Child Safety Lock Is On

Ford is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco 4-door vehicles because the left-side rear door may open from inside even when the child safety lock is engaged, increasing the risk of injury.

What this means for you

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: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting a child safety feature, but the source reports no illnesses or injuries. The stated consequence is theoretical risk, which per the rubric limits this to a High (3) rating for risk-of-harm products without documented harm.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ford Bronco 4-door vehicles. The left-side rear door may open from inside the vehicle even when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position. This malfunction can increase the risk of injury from unintended door opening.

The recall affects 9,847 vehicles across the 2023 and 2024 model years. Owners of affected Bronco 4-door models should verify their vehicle status.

Ford dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2024. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
FORD BRONCO
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Door latches and locks
Hazard
Affected units
9,847

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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