Front passenger air bag may not deploy/fmvss 208
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."
Safety 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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 10, 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.
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FAQ: Recall 26V201000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V201000?
NHTSA recall 26V201000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 31, 2026. It addresses: Front passenger air bag may not deploy/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 3,170 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 26V201000 or the manufacturer campaign number 26C19. 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: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.