United States2021–2023 Ford Bronco vehicles (163,256 potentially affected) may have a loose or dislodged front seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt; Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for affected vehicles became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025. A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary free of charge; owner letters were mailed April 28, 2026, and owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 25SB5).
What's being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V721000; Manufacturer campaign 25SB5
The hazard
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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