2025 Ford Maverick | 2026 Ford Maverick | 2025 Ford Bronco Sport | 2026 Ford Bronco Sport — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
Published March 31, 2026 · Recall initiated: March 31, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V201000, published March 31, 2026. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2025 Ford Maverick | 2026 Ford Maverick | 2025 Ford Bronco Sport | 2026 Ford Bronco Sport — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What to do
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C19. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- MAVERICK
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2025 FORD MAVERICK | 2026 FORD MAVERICK | 2025 FORD BRONCO SPORT | 2026 FORD BRONCO SPORT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2025 Ford Maverick | 2026 Ford Maverick | 2025 Ford Bronco Sport | 2026 Ford Bronco Sport — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V201000 on March 31, 2026. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C19. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: MAVERICK.