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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V721000·Announced 2025-10-23

Ford Bronco front seat pivot bolts may be loose or dislodged

Ford is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles because the front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt, so the seat may not restrain an occupant in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the pivot bolt is part of the seat structure that holds an occupant in place, and the source states the seat may fail to restrain them in a crash.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles. About 163,256 units are potentially affected.

The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.

NHTSA states that a seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD BRONCO
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Seats
Hazard
Affected units
163,256

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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