2023-2024 Ford Bronco Glass, Side and Rear Recall (24V142)
Ford Motor Company · 7,875 vehicles · Reported February 23, 2024
Ford Motor Company is recalling 7,875 2023-2024 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed to the vehicle hard top, which can allow them to detach. Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V142 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V142000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 24S10 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 23, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2023-2024 Ford Bronco |
| Units affected | 7,875 |
| Component | Visibility > Glass, Side / Rear |
| Safety risk | Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023-2024 Ford Bronco in recall 24V142?
The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed to the vehicle hard top, which can allow them to detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Bronco and Bronco Heritage vehicles. The rear quarter glass panels may have been improperly installed to the vehicle hard top, which can allow them to detach.
Is it safe to drive a 2023-2024 Bronco with recall 24V142?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Detached rear glass panels may create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Bronco shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the glass, side and rear, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V142?
Recall 24V142 covers 7,875 vehicles: 2023-2024 Ford Bronco.
NHTSA lists 7,875 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | Ford | Bronco |
What is the fix for the Bronco glass, side and rear recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and reinstall the rear glass panels on Bronco vehicles.
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the rear glass panels on Bronco vehicles. On Bronco Heritage vehicles, dealers will replace the rear left-hand removable quarter glass panel. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Bronco owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2024. Bronco Heritage owner letters were mailed June 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S10.
When was recall 24V142 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 24V142 to NHTSA on February 23, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 6, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 23, 2024 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V142000. |
| June 6, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
| June 12, 2024 | Letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 31 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 24V142?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V142 is open on your Bronco, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 24V142000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Bronco owners do about recall 24V142?
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 24V142000 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 glass, side and rear 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 301 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 9 of them about the lighting and visibility.
Since recall 24V142 was reported on February 23, 2024, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility on these vehicles. 1 of them (12%) 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 lighting and visibility and were received on or after February 23, 2024, 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 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related lighting and visibility issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 301 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 9 of them involve the lighting and visibility. 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.
- 2023 Ford Bronco: 226 complaints in total, 4 about the lighting and visibility
- 2024 Ford Bronco: 75 complaints in total, 5 about the lighting and visibility
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
On November 30th, 2025 I drove southbound from Milwaukee to Chicago, leaving at approximately 5:30 a.m., on I-41. There was a winter storm warning in effect. Approximately every twenty miles I needed to stop and deice my headlights as light output had diminished to almost zero, resulting in extremely dangerous visibility.
2023 Ford Bronco owner, WI, NHTSA complaint 11702389, filed December 2, 2025
LED headlights on new 21+Ford Bronco do not have enough heat to melt snow or ice that builds up on the headlights while traveling. There are thousands of posts online from different drivers confirming this issue with winter weather. The headlights become clogged with snow and visibility at night is reduced to an unsafe amount.
2023 Ford Bronco owner, MO, NHTSA complaint 11564895, filed January 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that during inclement weather, there was moisture leaking inside the vehicle through the rear windshield. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer on several occasions for the failure.
2023 Ford Bronco owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11592227, filed June 3, 2024
Can recall 24V142 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 24V142000 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))?
Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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 24V142
Did the recall 24V142 fix work?
Since recall 24V142 was reported on February 23, 2024, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility on these vehicles. 1 of them (12%) 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 June 6, 2024.
Is the 24V142000 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 24V142000?
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 24V142000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.