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Ford recalls about 180,000 vehicles over loose bolt in front seat frame, NHTSA says

By Thomson Reuters May 1, 2026 | 2:19 AM

May 1 (Reuters) – Ford is recalling 179,698 vehicles ​in the ‌U.S. due to a loose bolt in the front ‌seat ​frame, the ⁠U.S. National ⁠Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.

The recall includes ​certain 2024-2026 Ranger and ⁠Bronco vehicles.

A ⁠seat with ​a dislodged bolt ​may not properly restrain ‌an occupant in a crash, NHTSA said.

Dealers ⁠will inspect and replace the pivot links and ⁠bolts ‌as necessary ⁠at no ​extra ‌cost, the regulator ​said.

(Reporting ⁠by Preetika Parashuraman in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala- and Sonia ​Cheema)