Ford Motor Company: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 (26V201000)
Ford Motor Company: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 (26V201000). Its units affected of 3,170 is above the median of 533 (67th percentile). Dated 219 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 35/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 3,170 · 67th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 5.9x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V201000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26C19 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 3170 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
| Consequence | Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C19. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026. |
| units affected percentile | 67th of 871 (median 533, 5.9x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2026-03-31
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Ford Motor Company and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Ford Motor Company's units affected: 67th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
35 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 3,170 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Ford Motor Company?
Ford Motor Company recall 26V201000: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208, 3,170 units.
How does Ford Motor Company compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 3,170 sits in the upper half (67th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 219 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 35/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
Ford Motor Company vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | Vehicle | 3,170 | 67th | 2026-03-31 |
| BMW of North America, LLC | Vehicle | 5,361 | 71st | 2025-10-31 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 5 | 5th | 2026-09-29 |
| Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | Vehicle | 15,264 | 79th | 2026-03-24 |
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