NHTSA recall 21V-770 (21V770000)
air bags recall reported October 1, 2021 - about 553 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V770000
- Also written as
- 21V-770
- Manufacturer number
- 21C23
- Reported
- October 1, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~553
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles. During passenger air bag deployment, an air bag vent could open prematurely and result in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it is dangerous
Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on November 24, 2021. A second notice announcing the remedy is available was sent on July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C23.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-770 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.