2022 Ford Bronco & Ford Ranger Visibility Recall 22V451000 (Ford 22C12)
NHTSA recall 22V451000 (Ford recall 22C12) covers about 63,294 2022 Ford Bronco & Ford Ranger vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Jun 24, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V451000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Visibility (windshield)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
The risk
A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C12.
Status: NHTSA lists Jul 18, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Ford recall number 22C12
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V451000 as 22C12. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "22C12 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 | 2022 | All Bronco recalls |
| Ford Ranger | 2022 | All Ranger recallsYears to avoid |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jun 24, 2022
- Owner notification
- Jul 18, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 212
Check your VIN for 22V451000
- 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 22V451000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V451000 or 22C12). 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 22V451000?
NHTSA recall 22V451000 (Ford recall 22C12) covers about 63,294 2022 Ford Bronco & Ford Ranger vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Jun 24, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V451000?
NHTSA's record for 22V451000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V451000?
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 22V451000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jul 18, 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 22V451000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 22C12. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (22C12) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V451000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V451000, 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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