# Ford Motor Company: Bracket May Tear Side Curtain Air Bag (26V580000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Subject | Bracket May Tear Side Curtain Air Bag |
| NHTSA ID | 26V580000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 26S64 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 2711 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Bronco vehicles. The mounting bracket on the right-hand-side side curtain air bag may have a metal burr that can tear the air bag during deployment. |
| Consequence | A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and air bag to remove the contact condition, free of charge. Owner notification letters were October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S64. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 10, 2026. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 2,711 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V580000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.