Ford Bronco Sport Rear Suspension Bolts May Be Loose

NHTSA campaign 21V075000 · Reported Feb 16, 2021 · Ford Motor Company

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Loose or missing bolts can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash, and can also reduce how well the vehicle protects occupants in a rear impact, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V075000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 16, 2021
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Suspension:rear
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 loose or missing bolts in the rear suspension subframe assembly.

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 repair 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 21V075000. 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:REAR
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The rear suspension subframe assembly may have loose or missing bolts.
Safety risk: Loose or missing bolts may affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. It could also reduce the vehicle's performance in a rear impact crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension bolts, and secure or replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S04.

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