2021–2022 Ford Bronco Latches, Locks & Linkages Recall 22V411000 (Ford 22S44)
NHTSA recall 22V411000 (Ford recall 22S44) covers about 53,103 2021–2022 Ford Bronco vehicles (latches, locks & linkages), filed with NHTSA Jun 10, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V411000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Latches, locks & linkages (doors, lock)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain four-door 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The passenger-side rear door may be opened from inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
The risk
A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will inspect the passenger-side child safety locks door child safety lock and latch, and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S44.
Status: NHTSA lists Jun 28, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Ford recall number 22S44
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V411000 as 22S44. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "22S44 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Bronco | 2021–2022 | All Bronco recalls |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jun 10, 2022
- Owner notification
- Jun 28, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
Check your VIN for 22V411000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V411000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V411000 or 22S44). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V411000?
NHTSA recall 22V411000 (Ford recall 22S44) covers about 53,103 2021–2022 Ford Bronco vehicles (latches, locks & linkages), filed with NHTSA Jun 10, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain four-door 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V411000?
NHTSA's record for 22V411000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V411000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V411000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect the passenger-side child safety locks door child safety lock and latch, and replace them, if necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jun 28, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Ford recall number for 22V411000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 22S44. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (22S44) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V411000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V411000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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