Ford recall overview:
- Who: Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 163,000 Bronco vehicles.
- Why: A loose or dislodged seat frame bolt may fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.
- Where: The Ford recall is effective in the United States.
Ford is recalling more than 163,000 Ford Bronco vehicles from model years 2021 to 2023 due to a potential safety issue with the driver’s seat frame.
The Ford Bronco recall, announced Oct. 23, affects vehicles where the front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt. This defect could compromise the seat’s ability to restrain an occupant during a crash, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
“A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury,” the recall notice says.
Ford has stated that dealers will replace the pivot links and bolts at no cost to the vehicle owners.
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this Ford recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov starting Oct. 28, 2025.
Ford addresses seat safety in Bronco recall
The Ford recall notice highlights that owners of the affected Ford Bronco vehicles will receive two notifications by mail.
The first letter, expected to be sent on Dec. 1, will inform them of the safety risk, while a subsequent letter will be dispatched once the final remedy is available.
“Dealers will replace the pivot links and bolts for free,” the recall notice says, emphasizing Ford’s commitment to resolving the issue without cost to the consumer.
Owners are advised to contact their local Ford dealers to arrange for the necessary repairs. Additionally, Ford has provided a customer service hotline at 1-866-436-7332 for further inquiries regarding the Ford recall.
The NHTSA campaign number for this Ford recall is 25V721000. Ford’s internal recall number for this issue is 25SB5.
Ford says it has not received any reports of injuries related to the Ford recall so far. The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.
Earlier this year, Ford recalled more than 27,000 model year 2025 Ford Bronco vehicles over concerns their child safety lock feature may not work properly.
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