Ford Bronco Sport Has Wrong Front Control Arms

NHTSA campaign 21V074000 · Reported Feb 16, 2021 · Ford Motor Company

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An incorrect control arm can affect how the vehicle handles, increasing the risk of a rollover crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V074000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 16, 2021
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Suspension:front:control ARM
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2021 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles may have been built with the incorrect front lower control arms installed on the vehicle.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The inspection and any needed replacement are free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V074000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2021 Ford Bronco Sport

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford Suspension Recalls Involve Control Arms, Loose Fasteners, and Axles · all 18 Ford recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. These vehicles may have been produced with incorrect front lower control arms.
Safety risk: An incorrect lower control arm may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a rollover crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front lower control arms, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S03.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.