Safety RecallNHTSA 26V-403000

Ford Bronco Trim Recall2021–2026 · Free Repair

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

NHTSA 26V-403000Federal campaign #
2021–2026 BroncoAffected model years
STRUCTURE:BODYSystem
$0 · FreeParts & labor

Is Your Bronco Included?

Enter your 17-character VIN — we query NHTSA in real time and show whether 26V-403000 (and any other open campaign) applies to your exact vehicle.

What Happened — and How It's Fixed

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

The Risk

A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

The Free Fix

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 11, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S47. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 7, 2026.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 26V-403000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The 3-door and 5-door Molded-In-Color (MIC) hardtop roof panels may have been manufactured improperly, which can allow sections of the outer roof panel to separate and detach from the vehicle.

The Risk

A detached section of roof can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The Free Fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the hard top as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 12, 2026.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 26V-299000 on NHTSA.gov

What To Do

Run your VIN

Confirm 26V-403000 applies to your exact Bronco using the checker above.

Schedule the free repair

Book online or call .

Free, by law

Recall parts and labor are free regardless of age, mileage, or where you bought it.

Keep the paperwork

We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale.

Trim Recall FAQs

Is it safe to drive my Bronco before the trim recall repair?

NHTSA issued no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory for any of the 2 campaigns on this page. Schedule the free repair promptly — until it is completed, the defects described above are still present on affected Bronco vehicles.

Which vehicles are affected?

Campaign 26V-403000 covers certain 2022–2026 Ford Bronco vehicles. Model year alone does not settle it — run your VIN in the checker above, which is the definitive answer for your exact vehicle.

What does the repair cost?

Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age, mileage, or where it was bought.

I’m buying a used Bronco. Should I check this recall?

Yes — run the VIN before you buy. If campaign 26V-403000 is still open on that vehicle, any authorized Ford dealer (including us) completes the repair free of charge, no matter where the vehicle was purchased.

26V-403000 Open on Your Bronco? Fix It Free.