---
title: "2026 Ford Bronco recall: bracket may tear side-curtain airbag"
description: Ford recalls 2,711 Broncos because a metal burr may tear a
  side-curtain airbag during deployment. The free remedy is anticipated in
  October 2026.
author: RecallWire Safety Desk
published: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
editorial_status: reviewed
canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v580000/
sources_checked: 2026-09-16T16:06:58.000Z
article_type: recall
manufacturer: FORD
manufacturers:
  - FORD
models:
  - BRONCO
vehicles:
  - manufacturer: FORD
    model: BRONCO
    years:
      - 2026
campaigns:
  - 26V580000
campaign: 26V580000
affected: 2711
source_agency: NHTSA
---

# 2026 Ford Bronco recall: bracket may tear side-curtain airbag

## Summary

Ford recalls 2,711 Broncos because a metal burr may tear a side-curtain airbag during deployment. The free remedy is anticipated in October 2026.

## At a glance

- Manufacturer: FORD
- Vehicle: BRONCO
- NHTSA campaigns: 26V580000
- Potentially affected: 2,711

> Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls).

Ford is recalling 2,711 potentially affected 2026 Bronco vehicles because a metal burr on the right-side curtain-airbag mounting bracket may tear the airbag during deployment. A torn curtain may deflate faster and provide less protection in a crash, increasing occupant-injury risk. NHTSA identifies the campaign as [26V580000](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V580-5831.pdf).

## What the official recall record says

### Ford Bronco: right-side curtain-airbag mounting bracket

Dealers will remove the contact condition between the bracket and airbag at no charge. NHTSA’s record says the remedy is anticipated in October 2026. Interim letters were expected September 15, but the sources reviewed September 16 do not confirm completed mailing. Ford’s report plans the later remedy letter for October 30, 2026.

**Official record**

- **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V580000
- **Vehicles listed:** Ford Bronco (2026)
- **Potentially affected:** 2,711
- **Components:** AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
- **Report received:** September 9, 2026
- **Owner notification:** Interim letters were expected September 15, 2026; completed mailing was not confirmed. A further letter is planned when the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026.
- **Defect:** Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment.
- **Safety consequence:** A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- **Remedy:** Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and air bag to remove the contact condition, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 15, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S64. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026.

## What owners should do next

Contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 and reference 26S64 to confirm your vehicle’s recall status and the current repair schedule. Keep the distinction between the interim warning letter and the later notice that the remedy is available.

Bronco owners and shoppers can use RecallWire’s [Ford Bronco issues guide](/blog/ford-bronco-issues-10-documented-problems-owners-should-check/) to review other documented concerns separately from this campaign.

Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with your VIN to check individual recall status. A model-year listing alone does not confirm that a specific vehicle is affected or still needs repair.

## Official sources

- [Current NHTSA campaign data for 26V580000](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/campaignNumber?campaignNumber=26V580000), checked September 16, 2026; includes the agency’s current status summary and affected-vehicle entries.

The manufacturer’s Part 573 filing linked above was submitted September 9, 2026. It records the filing at that date; later notification and remedy-status updates are identified from the current campaign data.

## Sources

- [National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V580000](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V580-5831.pdf). Report received 2026-09-09.

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