2022-2023 Ford Bronco Label Recall (23V379)
Ford Motor Company · 29,607 vehicles · Reported May 26, 2023
Ford Motor Company is recalling 29,607 2022-2023 Ford Bronco; 2023 Ford F-250 SD; 2021-2023 Ford Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 23V379 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V379000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 23C18 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 26, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Ford Bronco; 2023 Ford F-250 SD; 2021-2023 Ford Ranger |
| Units affected | 29,607 |
| Component | Equipment > Other > Labels |
| Safety risk | An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Ford Bronco in recall 23V379?
The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 Bronco with recall 23V379?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the labels.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V379?
Recall 23V379 covers 29,607 vehicles: 2022-2023 Ford Bronco; 2023 Ford F-250 SD; 2021-2023 Ford Ranger.
NHTSA lists 29,607 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Ford | Bronco |
| 2023 | Ford | F-250 SD |
| 2021-2023 | Ford | Ranger |
What is the fix for the Bronco label recall?
Yes. Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge.
Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C18.
When was recall 23V379 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 23V379 to NHTSA on May 26, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 21, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2023 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V379000. |
| July 21, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 41 months ago. If your Bronco was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Bronco is part of recall 23V379?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V379 is open on your Bronco, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 23V379000 is open on your Bronco, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 23C18. You can also ask any Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Bronco owners do about recall 23V379?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V379000 applies to your Bronco.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the labels happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Bronco owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 815 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 80 of them about the other equipment.
Since recall 23V379 was reported on May 26, 2023, owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 9 of them (14%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the other equipment and were received on or after May 26, 2023, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related other equipment issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 815 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 80 of them involve the other equipment. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Ford Bronco: 376 complaints in total, 41 about the other equipment
- 2023 Ford Bronco: 226 complaints in total, 20 about the other equipment
- 2021 Ford Ranger: 115 complaints in total, 13 about the other equipment
- 2023 Ford F-250 SD: 43 complaints in total, 5 about the other equipment
- 2022 Ford Ranger: 37 complaints in total, 1 about the other equipment
- 2023 Ford Ranger: 18 complaints in total, 0 about the other equipment
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Other because it has to do with the stereo system. The BO Unleashed system. When starting the truck a loud deafening high pitched squeal is produced. My ears ring for 1 hour after this happens. Audio system will not operate at that point until the truck is turned off and restarted.
2023 Ford F-250 SD owner, OK, NHTSA complaint 11695603, filed October 25, 2025
Screen dashboard ( instrument cluster) blank/black at startup. Occurred dec 20. Dealer closed and xmas holiday caused inabilty to make appointment.
2023 Ford F-250 SD owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11706333, filed December 20, 2025
My Ford brake malfunction when i was applied the brake while towing a UHaul trailer. It locked up and warning light showed up on the dashboard.
2023 Ford F-250 SD owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11734879, filed April 30, 2026
Can recall 23V379 make my Bronco a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 23V379000 does not automatically make your Bronco a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Even an equipment recall can matter in a lemon law claim if the problem keeps coming back or the 2022-2023 Ford Bronco spends many days at the dealer.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same labels again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2022-2023 Ford Bronco has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 22V384000.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 23V379
Did the recall 23V379 fix work?
Since recall 23V379 was reported on May 26, 2023, owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 9 of them (14%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed July 21, 2023.
Is the 23V379000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Bronco is part of recall 23V379000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 23V379000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 7, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq., Founder and Managing Attorney of America’s Lemon Lawyer (Wynn Law Group, APC). Licensed by the State Bar of California, No. 362320. His practice focuses on California lemon law under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
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