Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for 272,827 of its Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick pickups due to a manufacturing defect in their 12-volt batteries. The flaw, which affects vehicles made between February 2021 and October 2023, can cause sudden power loss, potentially leaving drivers stranded or unable to start their vehicles.

Information from the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration says the problem is related to a 12 volt battery with “internal manufacturing defects" including weld failures that can cause open circuits.

The latest Ford recall covers certain Bronco and Maverick models that may be affected by sudden battery failure.