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Ford Bronco Fender Flares May Detach
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A detached fender flare can become a road hazard, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V403000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Structure:body |
| Vehicles covered | 3 model/year combinations, model years 2022–2024 |
| 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 fender flares may not be properly secured. A fender flare that isn't secured well enough can detach from the vehicle. A detached fender flare can end up on the road as a hazard for other vehicles.
What you should do
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall number 26S47).
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the fender flares 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 26V403000. 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
- Ford Structure Recalls Cover Loose Trim, Roof Parts, and Joints · all 20 Ford recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
- Safety risk
- A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S47. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 7, 2026.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.