NHTSA recall 26V268000 · Apr 28, 2026
Ford Motor Company: Loose Bolt in Front Seat Frame
Product
2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles
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.
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Check my VIN on NHTSA.govRecall details
- Summary
- 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.
- Component
- SEATS
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 179,698
- Manufacturer campaign number
- 26S30
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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