2024–2026 Ford Ranger Recall: Side curtain air bags may contact the B-Pillar inner reinforcements and…
NHTSA campaign 25V541000 · Air Bags · filed Aug 22, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to 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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V541000 (manufacturer number 25C41). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.