NHTSA 25V541000 United States
Ford Ranger recall: Air Bags:side/window:curtain
Official safety recall 25V541000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign25V541000
ComponentAir Bags:side/window:curtain
Report date2025-08-22
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Ranger | 2024 | United States |
| Ford Ranger | 2025 | United States |
| Ford Ranger | 2026 | United States |
The problem
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."
Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The official remedy
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.