Recall 21C23 – Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly / FMVSS 208

Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.

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Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V770000
  • Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
  • Components AIR BAGS
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 553

Summary

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.”

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.

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