This Week's Recalls: September 14-18

Multiple vehicle models from Ford and Chrysler are being recalled for safety concerns including fuel leaks, roof rack detachment, faulty seat belt indicators, and potential battery fires, with owner notifications underway.

Key Highlights

  • Ford is recalling 223,472 F-150s for fuel tanks that may leak or detach, creating crash and fire risks.
  • Jeep is recalling 97,349 Wagoneer-family SUVs for roof rack crossbars that may detach and create a road hazard.
  • Ford is recalling 2,711 Broncos for a bracket burr that may tear the side curtain air bag during deployment, increasing injury risk.
  • Ford is recalling 1,945 Transits for seat belt reminders that may fail to warn occupants of an unfastened belt, increasing injury risk.
  • Ford is recalling 86 Mustang Mach-Es for replacement battery control module software that may cause a loss of drive power or battery fire.

Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is recalling 223,472 model year 2023–2027 F-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured, allowing it to leak fuel or detach while driving.

A detached tank can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. A fuel leak can cause the engine to stall or increase the risk of fire.

Dealers will inspect the fuel tank straps and replace them as necessary, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 26S69.

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V578000


 

Jeep (FCA US, LLC)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 97,349 vehicles: model year 2022–2025 Jeep Wagoneers, 2022–2026 Grand Wagoneers, 2023–2025 Wagoneer Ls, and 2023–2026 Grand Wagoneer Ls. The roof rack crossbar pivot bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing the crossbars to detach.

Detached crossbars can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the roof rack crossbar pivot bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 8, 2026. A second notice will follow when the final remedy is available.

Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall 81D.

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V584000


 

Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is recalling 2,711 model year 2026 Bronco vehicles. A metal burr on the right-side curtain air bag mounting bracket may tear the air bag during deployment.

A torn air bag may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will increase the space between the bracket and air bag to eliminate contact, free of charge.

Interim owner notification letters were expected to be mailed September 15, 2026. Additional letters will follow when the remedy becomes available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 26S64.

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V580000


 

Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is recalling 1,945 model year 2026–2027 Transit vehicles. The wireless seat belt reminder system in the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to display a change in buckle status.

A faulty status indicator may fail to alert occupants to an unfastened seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will inspect the rear seat belts and replace the wireless buckles as necessary, free of charge.

Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Additional letters will follow when the remedy becomes available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 26S67.

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V579000


 

Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company is recalling 86 model year 2023–2025 Mustang Mach-E vehicles that received a replacement Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) during a prior repair. Incorrect module software may cause an inaccurate state-of-charge display or increase the risk of a high-voltage battery fire after repeated DC fast charging cycles.

An inaccurate state-of-charge reading can lead to an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. A high-voltage battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Dealers will update the BECM software, free of charge.

Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. Additional letters will follow when the remedy becomes available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 26S68.

NHTSA Campaign ID: 26V582000


 

About the Author

Noah Nelson

Noah Nelson

Technical Editor | Motor Age

Noah Nelson is the Technical Editor for Motor Age Magazine. As an ASE Master Certified Automotive Technician (A1–A9) with 25 years of hands-on industry experience, Noah specializes in advanced electrical systems, vehicle communication networks, and physics-based diagnostic workflows. He is currently documenting his pursuit of the prestigious ASE/AutoCare Association World Class Technician registry. 

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