NHTSA Recall 21V982000: Radar (forward collision avoidance) and automatic emergency braking (forward collision avoidance)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 839 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Bronco.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V982000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 21S52 |
| Components | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › SENSING SYSTEM › RADAR; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING |
| Report received | December 16, 2021 |
| Owner notification | January 21, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
Safety risk
A misaligned radar module may prevent the vehicle from maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles when adaptive cruise control is active. In addition, the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system may react slowly, or not react at all, during a pre-collision assist braking event. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will adjust the angle of the cruise control radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S52.
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 21V982000
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.