Recall 26V201000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 26V201000. Component: AIR BAGS. 3,170 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Defect Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed April 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C19. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FORD from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V202000 | Mar 31, 2026 | — | VISIBILITY | 55 |
| 26V204000 | Mar 31, 2026 | — | VISIBILITY | 422,613 |
| 26V205000 | Mar 31, 2026 | — | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 278 |
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 254,640 |
| 26V157000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | VISIBILITY | 323 |
| 26V155000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2,422 |
| 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | SEAT BELTS | 561 |
| 26V158000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 7,105 |
| 26V119000 | Mar 3, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | POWER TRAIN | 11,431 |
| 26V118000 | Mar 3, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 316 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.