Air bags: frontalRecall 21V-770 · 2021 Ford Bronco
Ford Motor Company recall 21V-770 covers 553 2021 Ford Bronco for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on October 1, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V770000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4 vehicles were listed as unreachable.