United StatesCertain 2024–2026 Ford Ranger and Bronco vehicles are being recalled; affected vehicles are those with front seats that may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt. Ford says a dislodged pivot bolt can prevent the seat from properly restraining an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury; dealers will inspect and replace pivot links and bolts free of charge, and owners were mailed notification letters on May 22, 2026 (Ford recall 26S30, NHTSA 26V268000).
What's being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V268000; Manufacturer campaign 26S30
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 May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
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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