Air bags: sensor: side impact
- Component
- Air bags: sensor: side impact
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 1,226
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-12-14
- Owners notified
- 2023-01-20
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The right or left side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the vehicle.
Safety risk
An improperly secured side impact sensor may cause the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or not to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the side impact sensor attachments and repair, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S77.