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

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.

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 to review other documented concerns separately from this campaign.

Use the official NHTSA recall lookup 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, 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.

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