NHTSA recall 22V-928: Air Bags

Ford Motor Company · Reported December 14, 2022 · 2 affected model years

Air Bags recall

22V-928
December 14, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The right or left side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the vehicle.
Safety risk
An improperly secured side impact sensor may cause the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or not to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the side impact sensor attachments and repair, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S77.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V928000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateDecember 14, 2022
ComponentAir Bags:Sensor:Side Impact
Fixed over the airNo

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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Affected vehicles

2022 Ford Bronco23 recalls total2021 Ford Bronco20 recalls total

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