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Ford Bronco Recall 25V303: Rear Door Can Open With Child Lock On

NHTSA campaign 25V303, reported May 9, 2025, 2,002 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The left-side rear door may open from inside the vehicle even when the child safety lock is set to "ON." The child safety lock can malfunction, allowing the door to be opened unintentionally.

An unintentionally opened rear door can increase the risk of injury, particularly for children riding in the back seat. Owners should contact an authorized dealer or Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 about this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025.

The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch if necessary. Owners can also check their VIN for open recalls to confirm whether this or any other recall applies to their vehicle.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V303Ford Motor Company
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Bronco vehicles. The left-side rear door may be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
Risk
A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S15. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-189.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Ford Bronco2024