Safety Recall 21S52 - Cruise Control Module Alignment [251 Broncos affected]

[fschael]

Reaffirms my preference for base spec vehicles.

Still affected by this recall for the Emergency Brake system.

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[NurseDan]

Still affected by this recall for the Emergency Brake system.

There is that

 

[Giordiesel]

NHTSA API is showing Safety Recall 21S52 for Cruise Control Module Alignment.

Summary
"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production."

Consequence
"A misaligned radar module may prevent the vehicle from maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles when adaptive cruise control is active. In addition, the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system may react slowly, or not react at all, during a pre-collision assist braking event. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash."

Corrective Action
"Dealers will adjust the angle of the cruise control radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S52."

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCMN-21V982-3755.pdf
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RMISC-21V982-6046.pdf
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCAK-21V982-4840.pdf
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCLRPT-21V982-7600.PDF

According to the docs:
251 Bronco vehicles are affected (Production dates: FEB 26, 2021 - JUL 13, 2021)
588 Ranger vehicles are affected (Production dates: JUN 05, 2021 - JUL 13, 2021)

How much of an angle or (misaligned) can they be off, I mean, with carrying a load in the back of your vehicle or trailering a load or even with leveling kits, seems a little bizarre... again!

 

[skhubbard93]

Slightly amusing... and disconcerting that this is what I saw on the NHTSA website:

2021Ford Bronco

VIN: 1FMEE5DH0MLAxxxxx Recall data refreshed on Dec 25,2021
0 Unrepaired Recalls associated with this VIN
What if my car isn't recalled now? Could it be recalled later?
Yes. Whether a manufacturer independently conducts a safety recall or NHTSA orders one, the manufacturer must file a public report describing the safety-related defect or noncompliance. Manufacturers are also required to notify owners by mail within 60 days of notifying NHTSA of a recall decision.

Look for this distinct label to distinguish critical safety recall information from other marketing material.

 

[faziorf]

Slightly amusing... and disconcerting that this is what I saw on the NHTSA website:

2021Ford Bronco

VIN: 1FMEE5DH0MLAxxxxx Recall data refreshed on Dec 25,2021

Yeah if you dive into the API the website uses there are two entries for the Bronco - presumably for 2dr vs 4dr. Both use that image

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