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Ford Bronco Recall 25V721: Loose Front Seat Bolt Could Fail to Restrain Occupants in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 25V721, reported October 23, 2025, 163,256 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some front seats may have a loose or dislodged height-adjust pivot bolt in the seat frame. If the bolt is not secure, the seat may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, which increases the risk of injury.

An authorized dealer will inspect the front seats and replace the pivot links and bolts as needed. The repair is free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter, mailed April 28, 2026, can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 25SB5. You can check whether your vehicle's VIN is involved by searching it on NHTSA.gov.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V721Ford Motor Company
Component
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Risk
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.

Affected vehicles

Ford Bronco202120222023