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NHTSA recall 26V-268 (26V268000)

seats recall reported April 28, 2026 - about 179,698 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
26V268000
Also written as
26V-268
Manufacturer number
26S30
Reported
April 28, 2026
Vehicles affected
~179,698
Component
seats

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-268 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Bronco - 2024, 2025, 2026
Ford Ranger - 2024, 2025, 2026

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.