Ford Ranger and Bronco Recall: Seat Bolt Issue
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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles due to potential loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolts, which could increase injury risk in a crash.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on May 5, 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 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles because the front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 2024-2026 Ford Ranger and Bronco vehicles. Specific models include Ford Ranger for model years 2024, 2025, and 2026, and Ford Bronco for model years 2024, 2025, and 2026. The potential number of units affected is 179,698. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V268000, and Ford’s recall number is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved are searchable on NHTSA.gov starting April 30, 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners should expect interim letters notifying them of the safety risk, mailed around May 11, 2026. Once the final remedy is available in July 2026, dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
Why This Matters
A dislodged seat bolt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury and highlighting the importance of vehicle safety components.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For details, visit the NHTSA recall page for campaign number 26V268000 at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V268000.
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