NHTSA recall 25V541000
Air Bags · Ford Motor Company
August 22, 2025report date
100,900units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will install protective shields, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2025.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2024 Ford Ranger, 2025 Ford Ranger, 2026 Ford Ranger.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 25V541000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.