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Ford Bronco Front Seat Pivot Bolt Can Loosen
high How serious is it? About this label
A seat that doesn't hold an occupant properly in a crash increases the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V721000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Seats:critical Fasteners |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain Bronco vehicles because the front seats may have a problem with the seat frame's height-adjust pivot bolt. This bolt can become loose, or it can come loose from its frame position entirely. A seat with a bolt in this condition may not hold and support an occupant the way it is supposed to if the vehicle is in a crash.
What you should do
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall number 25SB5).
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat pivot links and bolts as needed, free of charge.
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 25V721000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (3)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
- Safety risk
- A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.