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Ford Bronco Recall 26V580: Right-Side Curtain Airbag May Tear in Crash

NHTSA campaign 26V580, reported September 9, 2026, 2,711 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A mounting bracket for the right-side curtain airbag may have a metal burr. During deployment, the burr can tear the airbag, so it may not properly protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and the airbag to remove the contact condition. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 26S64. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, where VINs for this recall became searchable on September 10, 2026.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V580Ford Motor Company
Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment.
Risk
A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and air bag to remove the contact condition, free of charge. Owner notification letters were October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S64. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026.

Affected vehicles

Ford Bronco2026