NHTSA Service Bulletin 10249000: 2024 Ford Bronco
Official manufacturer communication context for 2024 Ford Bronco, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
2024 Bronco (non-Raptor) vehicles will not come from the factory with a pre-installed trailer tow package that includes a 2 in. (50.8 mm) trailer hitch, a 4+7 pin electrical connector and supporting software updates. The trailer tow package for the 2024 Bronco (non-Raptor) will only be available as a Ford Accessory Dealer Installed Option (DIO) (service part number VP2DZ-15A416-B). When ordered, the DIO trailer tow package will ship to the dealership that will receive the vehicle so that installation can occur prior to customer delivery. Labor is included with the cost of the Ford Accessory DIO trailer tow package and must not be charged to Ford through warranty.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10249000?
2024 Bronco (non-Raptor) vehicles will not come from the factory with a pre-installed trailer tow package that includes a 2 in. (50.8 mm) trailer hitch, a 4+7 pin electrical connector and supporting software updates. The trailer tow package for the 2024 Bronco (non-Raptor) will only be available as a Ford Accessory Dealer Installed Option (DIO) (service part number VP2DZ-15A416-B). When ordered, the DIO trailer tow.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.
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