Skip to content

NHTSA Recall 25V025000: Shock absorber (suspension)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 149,449 vehicles. It affects 2021–2024 Ford Bronco.

149,449
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (August 15)
NHTSA campaign25V025000
Manufacturer campaign25S01
ComponentSUSPENSION › REAR › SHOCK ABSORBER
Report receivedJanuary 17, 2025
Owner notificationAugust 15, 2025
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.

Safety risk

An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.

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 nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V025000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Bronco2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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.