Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall impacting 565,691 Bronco and Bronco Raptor SUVs in the United States.According to safety documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the primary wiring harness inside the engine compartment is prone to premature wear and physical damage. Over time, this wear can cause the electrical wiring to experience a short circuit.A short circuit inside the tightly packaged engine bay can instantly generate excessive heat or throw open sparks. Under optimal conditions, these electrical sparks can ignite surrounding grease, plastics, or fuel vapors, significantly increasing the risk of a catastrophic engine compartment fire.The recall spans the entire five-year production window of the sixth-gen Bronco:AdvertisementAdvertisementFord Bronco: Specific production configurations from the 2021 through 2026 model years.Ford Bronco Raptor: High-performance, wide-body variants from the 2021 through 2026 model years.To correct the electrical defect, Ford is directing dealers to inspect the factory wiring loom and install a new, heavy-duty protective sheathing layer over the vulnerable sections of the harness. This specialized sleeve acts as a barrier to isolate the live electrical wires and protect them from friction or heat-induced grounding faults.Official owner notification mailers are scheduled to begin dropping into customer mailboxes on August 24, 2026. In the interim, concerned owners can immediately check their specific 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) by visiting the online recall portal at NHTSA.gov.