NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2024–2026 Ford Ranger recall: Air Bag May Tear/FMVSS 226
- Recall number
- 25V541000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Air Bags
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 100900
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Air Bags
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Ranger | 2024–2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger vehicles. The side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Consequence
Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
What should you do?
Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C41.
Manufacturer campaign number
25C41
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V541000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.