Ford Maverick 2025-2026 Recall for Moonroof Detachment Issue
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Ford Motor Company is recalling 646 units of its 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles due to potential moonroof glass detachment, which could create a road hazard and increase crash risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 10, 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 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles because the moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, potentially resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2025-2026 Ford Maverick vehicles. A total of 646 units are involved in this recall. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V157000, and Ford's recall number is 26S18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting March 18, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should expect to receive interim letters notifying them of the safety risk, mailed on March 30, 2026. Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available in April 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
Why This Matters
A detached glass panel could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and potential injuries to drivers, passengers, or others on the road.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA website and search for Campaign Number 26V157000 at https://www.nhtsa.gov.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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