2024–2026 Ford Bronco & Ford Ranger Seats Recall 26V268000 (Ford 26S30)

NHTSA recall 26V268000 (Ford recall 26S30) covers about 179,698 2024–2026 Ford Bronco & Ford Ranger vehicles (seats), filed with NHTSA Apr 28, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V268000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

179,698
vehicles affected (potential)
2024–2026
model years
Apr 28, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Seats (critical fasteners)

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.

The risk

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

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists May 22, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 26S30

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V268000 as 26S30. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "26S30 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.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Bronco2024–2026All Bronco recalls
Ford Ranger2024–2026All Ranger recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Apr 28, 2026
Owner notification
May 22, 2026
Build dates covered
Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 1, 2025
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 26V268000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. 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.
  3. If 26V268000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V268000 or 26S30). 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 26V268000?

NHTSA recall 26V268000 (Ford recall 26S30) covers about 179,698 2024–2026 Ford Bronco & Ford Ranger vehicles (seats), filed with NHTSA Apr 28, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V268000?

NHTSA's record for 26V268000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing 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 26V268000?

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 26V268000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists May 22, 2026 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 26V268000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 26S30. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (26S30) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V268000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V268000, 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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