2026 Ford Bronco’s Ninth Recall Comes With an Airbag Warning

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    "excerpt": "The Ford Bronco is one of the toughest vehicles produced by the Blue Oval, but some examples of the SUV may not protect occupants adequately in a crash due to a newly identified airbag fault. This has led to a recall published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), with over 2,500 Broncos from the 2026 model year affected. The good news? Ford isn’t aware of any injuries or accidents involving the fault, so the issue has been identified before any known customer was affected. Still, as with any airbag fault, owners of 2026 Broncos should take the recall seriously. According to the NHTSA’s recall report , certain side airbags could tear when deployed, reducing the level of protection for occupants. “On affected vehicles, the metal bracket on the right-hand side (RHS) side air curtain (SAC) may have a metal burr, creating the potential for a tear upon deployment of the side air curtain,” states the report. “This tear in the SAC may cause faster curtain deflation. A tear in the side air curtain (SAC) during deployment may cause faster curtain deflation, potentially increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.” A total of 2,711 Ford Broncos from the 2026 model year are impacted by the recall, and these were produced between June 27, 2026, and July 26, 2026. A production layout change by the supplier contributed to the airbag fault in these...",
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