Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V770000 Reported October 1, 2021

Passenger air bag may deploy improperly/fmvss 208

Ford Motor Company · Air Bags · 553 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V770000
Manufacturer Campaign
21C23
Manufacturer
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
553
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 1, 2021
Completion Rate
83.91

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021 bronco vehicles. during passenger air bag deployment, an air bag vent could open prematurely and result in an improper deployment. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Safety Consequence

Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. an interim owner notification letter was mailed on november 24, 2021. a second notice announcing the remedy is available was sent on july 8, 2022. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21c23.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 21V770000 or campaign 21C23.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V770000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V770000?

NHTSA recall 21V770000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on October 1, 2021. It addresses: Passenger air bag may deploy improperly/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 553 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V770000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21C23. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.