GROUNDWORK — 21V770000: During passenger air bag deployment, an air bag vent could open prematurely and result in an improper deployment FORD BRONCO: check the listed vehicles, the reported issue and the manufacturer remedy for 21V770000. Keep the official status and service answers in one private record. Campaign: 21V770000 Official record checked: 2026-10-19T20:40:14.035Z Official campaign: https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/campaignNumber?campaignNumber=21V770000 Official VIN lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls LISTED VEHICLES (VIN confirmation required) 2021 FORD BRONCO OFFICIAL REPORTED ISSUE Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles. During passenger air bag deployment, an air bag vent could open prematurely and result in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." OFFICIAL REPORTED CONSEQUENCE Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash. OFFICIAL REPORTED REMEDY Dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on November 24, 2021. A second notice announcing the remedy is available was sent on July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C23. OFFICIAL NOTES Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. OWNER PREPARATION Use vehicle documents and existing service records. Leave airbag, belt and seat disassembly or deployment testing to the service provider. REMEDY TIMING IN THE DATED SOURCE The source includes an availability notice The record reports availability or a notification of availability at the time described. Confirm the present arrangements for this VIN; the old notice does not establish current parts stock, appointments or completed work. A second notice announcing the remedy is available was sent on July 8, 2022. Current availability for your VIN: unconfirmed. YOUR SERVICE QUESTIONS 1. Does the manufacturer confirm that campaign 21V770000 applies to this VIN, including the report’s equipment and production restrictions? A matching model and year is only a starting point. The official lookup or manufacturer must establish the individual vehicle’s status. Discussion status / answer: __________ 2. The source includes an availability notice. What remedy and appointment arrangements are currently available for this VIN? The record reports availability or a notification of availability at the time described. Confirm the present arrangements for this VIN; the old notice does not establish current parts stock, appointments or completed work. Discussion status / answer: __________ 3. Which seating position or restraint component is included, and does the manufacturer give any interim occupancy instruction for this VIN? Compare the answer with the reported component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. Discussion status / answer: __________ 4. Which items in the reported replacement remedy for 21V770000 were replaced, and are they identified on the work order? Keep the replaced items and the campaign number together so that a later visit can distinguish recall work from other repairs. Discussion status / answer: __________ 5. What dated document records the remedy performed under 21V770000, and what should I do if the reported concern remains? Keep campaign completion and unresolved symptoms as separate questions. A saved worksheet or booked appointment does not establish a repair. Discussion status / answer: __________ OFFICIAL LOOKUP DECISIONS Not checked or unavailable: eligibility remains unconfirmed; use the official lookup or manufacturer. Campaign listed as open: confirm current instructions, availability and remedy arrangements. Campaign not listed as open: reconcile repair history and lookup coverage with the manufacturer if needed. A zero-open result does not diagnose symptoms. Work order records completed recall work: keep the exact campaign and dated remedy record; report unresolved symptoms separately. YOUR RECORD Check date: __________ Official lookup result: __________ Service arrangement: __________ Existing observation: __________ Questions and work-order notes (no VIN or plate needed): __________ LOOKUP LIMITS A model/year match does not establish VIN eligibility. The official lookup may omit completed recalls, some recent campaigns or recalls outside its coverage. The listed defect does not prove the cause of a symptom on your vehicle. This guide supports owner preparation and does not provide a repair procedure.