NHTSA 26V581000 United States
Ford Explorer recall: Air Bags:frontal
Official safety recall 26V581000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign26V581000
ComponentAir Bags:frontal
Report date2026-09-09
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2026 | United States |
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly.
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The official remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S65. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 14, 2026.