Recall 26V403 affects 36,046 2022-2026 Ford Bronco SUVs for loose fender flares. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
Ford is recalling 36,046 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles because fender flares can detach and fall into traffic. A detached flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The fender flare is the trim piece around the wheel opening on 2022-2026 Ford Bronco Raptor vehicles. It helps cover the wheel arch and is held to the body and wheel arch liner by clips and push pins. Those fasteners need properly sized, clean attachment holes so the flare sits tight against the body.
On affected Broncos, supplier tooling was not properly maintained during production. That left attachment holes too large or too small, with burrs and stray fibers in the holes. When a clip or push pin cannot seat fully, the flare starts loose. Airflow and vibration at road speed can pull it farther out until it detaches from the vehicle.
Before full detachment, you can see a gap, sagging, or misalignment at the fender flare. You can also hear rattling, clicking, or flapping noises, especially at highway speeds, as the clips lose their hold.
Who's affected?
VINs become searchable on August 7, 2026; until then, the VIN-by-VIN list is not yet public.
| 2025 Ford Bronco | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Bronco | body structure |
| 2024 Ford Bronco | body structure |
| 2023 Ford Bronco | body structure |
| 2022 Ford Bronco | body structure |
| Units affected | 36,046 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loose fender flare can detach, become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash. Watch for a visible gap, sagging, misalignment, rattling, clicking, or flapping at highway speeds. Schedule inspection if you notice those signs. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2026 Ford Bronco is included in this recall.
- Watch for Ford's interim safety letter expected August 10, 2026, and the follow-up repair letter once the remedy opens.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer after the repair letter arrives to schedule the free fender-flare inspection, repair, or replacement that secures the flares so they do not detach.
- Reference recall number 26V403 and Ford recall 26S47 when you call the dealer or Ford customer service.
- Drive with caution until the fender flares are inspected and secured.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is not open yet. Ford expects interim owner letters on August 10, 2026, with additional letters once the remedy is available, anticipated in late August 2026. Once it opens, a Ford technician will inspect the fender flares, repair any loose or improperly secured flares, or replace them if needed. Parts and labor will be free under the recall. Ford uses its general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you paid out of pocket for a related fender flare repair before the recall notice, bring your repair paperwork to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 24, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 7, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| August 7, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 7, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 10, 2026 | Interim owner notification (planned) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V403?
Recall 26V403 covers 36,046 2022-2026 Ford Bronco vehicles with fender flares that are not secured correctly. A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase crash risk. Ford dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the fender flares for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2026 Ford Bronco is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Bronco is included in recall 26V403. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask about the fender flare inspection and repair. Reference recall number 26V403 or Ford recall 26S47 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Ford dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the affected fender flares free of charge.
Is it safe to drive my Ford Bronco before the recall repair?
Ford has not issued a do not drive order for this recall. The safety risk is that a fender flare can detach and become a road hazard. Check your VIN, then ask the Ford dealer whether your Bronco needs inspection before your repair appointment.
When will Ford notify owners about recall 26V403?
Ford expects to mail interim owner letters on August 10, 2026. Those letters notify owners of the safety risk. Ford expects to send additional letters once the remedy is available, anticipated in late August 2026.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V403000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V403 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V403000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 4, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →