NHTSA campaign 26V268000 · Ford campaign 26S30
Ford Recall 26V-268: Loose Bolt in Front Seat Frame
NHTSA recall 26V268000 (Ford campaign 26S30) was reported by Ford Motor Company on April 28, 2026, with 179,698 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Ford Bronco and Ford Ranger for model years 2024–2026. Owners were notified on May 22, 2026, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 26V268000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
To see whether a specific vehicle is included and still needs the repair, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V268000 (also written 26V-268 or 26V268)
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Ford campaign number
- 26S30
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 179,698 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Seats — Critical Fasteners
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 33.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 26V268000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 26V268000.
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
Safety consequence
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 26V268000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.