Campaign 26V-403

Fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V403000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about structure on these vehicles: 59, of which 2 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-403
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Ford	Bronco	2022 to 2026	59

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

15 service bulletins on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-550 Aug 25, 2026
Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened
26V-487 Jul 28, 2026
Rear side quarter window glass trim may be improperly secured, which can allow it to detach
26V-448 Jul 14, 2026
Roof rail covers may come loose and detach from the vehicle
26V-368 Jun 9, 2026
Chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges
26V-299 May 12, 2026
3-door and 5-door Molded-In-Color (MIC) hardtop roof panels may have been manufactured improperly, which can allow sections of the outer roof…
26V-061 Feb 3, 2026
Engine crossmember may not be secured properly, which can cause the engine to shift and possibly result in a loss of drive power or brake failure