Recall 24V189 covers 9,847 2023-2024 Ford Bronco SUVs with child safety locks that can let doors open. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 9,847 2023-2024 Bronco 4-door vehicles because the left-side rear door can open from inside even when the child safety lock is set to "ON." A door that opens unintentionally increases the risk of injury, and Ford dealers will inspect and repair the lock free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The child safety lock on a 2023-2024 Ford Bronco four-door SUV is built into the rear door latch. When the lock is switched on, a passenger in the rear seat should not be able to open that door with the inside handle. The outside handle still lets an adult open the door from outside.
On affected Broncos, Ford traced the problem to a manufacturing adjustment meant to make the rear door sit more evenly with the body. That change shifted the left-hand rear door latch reinforcement bracket. With the child safety lock on, pulling the inside handle lets the inner release lever contact the child lock coupling lever. That contact defeats the lock function and allows the left rear door to open from inside.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up only when the child safety lock is switched on and the inside rear door handle is pulled.
Who's affected?
The listed component is the left rear door latch assembly, part number R2DB-S264B53-AB.
| 2023 Ford Bronco | Lock |
|---|---|
| 2024 Ford Bronco | Lock |
| Units affected | 9,847 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2023-2024 Ford Bronco SUV is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A rear child safety lock that does not hold can let the rear door open unintentionally, increasing the risk of injury for a passenger in that seat. There is no warning sign before the lock fails, so keep children restrained, use extra care with rear doors, and schedule the dealer inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2024 Ford Bronco is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free child-safety-lock inspection and rear door latch repair that fixes the rear door opening while the lock is on.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V189 when you call.
- Avoid relying on the left-side rear child safety lock until the dealer completes the inspection and repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician inspects the child safety locks and replaces the rear door latch if the inspection shows it is needed. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Ford's standard reimbursement plan covers eligible owner-paid remedies completed before the recall notice, with reimbursement eligibility ending April 29, 2024. If you already paid for a related child safety lock or rear door latch repair before notice, ask Ford customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 8, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 13, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| March 13, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 9, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 16, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V189?
Recall 24V189 covers 9,847 2023-2024 Ford Bronco 4-door vehicles with a left-side rear door child safety lock that can fail to prevent the door from opening from inside when the lock is in the "ON" position. Ford dealers will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as needed, for free.
What should I do if my 2023-2024 Ford Bronco is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Bronco is included in recall 24V189. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the child safety lock inspection. Reference Ford recall number 24S15 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Ford to repair the defect at no cost. A franchised Ford dealer will inspect the child safety locks and replace the rear door latch, as needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the left-side rear door can open unintentionally from inside the vehicle even when the child safety lock is set to "ON." A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury, especially for passengers seated in the rear.
When did Ford mail owner letters for recall 24V189?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on April 9, 2024. If you bought the Bronco used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then call a franchised Ford dealer for the free inspection.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V189000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V189 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V189000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
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