NHTSA Recall 21V770000: Air bags: frontal
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 553 vehicles. It affects 2021 Ford Bronco.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V770000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 21C23 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | October 1, 2021 |
| Owner notification | April 1, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles. During passenger air bag deployment, an air bag vent could open prematurely and result in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on November 24, 2021. A second notice announcing the remedy is available was sent on July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C23.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V770000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 2021 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.