Ford 2026 E-Transit Recall Over Battery Bolt Issue
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Ford Motor Company is recalling 98 units of its 2026 E-Transit vehicles due to potential missing washers in the high-voltage battery pack, which could lead to electrical arcing and fire risks.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2026 E-Transit vehicles because bolts inside the high-voltage battery pack may be missing washers, which can cause high electrical resistance or electrical arcing.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2026 Ford E-Transit vehicles, with a total of 98 units impacted. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V062000, and Ford's recall number is 26S05. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 4, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should have their vehicles inspected and repaired by dealers, who will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace the busbar if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 13, 2026, and owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a serious safety issue, as electrical arcing could increase the risk of a fire, and a loss of drive power could heighten the risk of a crash.
Source
Information from NHTSA, Campaign Number 26V062000. For more details, visit the NHTSA website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V062000.
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