NHTSA Recall 26V581000

Affects 2026 Ford Explorer. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Sep 16, 2026 — NHTSA.

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What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
What to do:
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 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.

NHTSA campaign 26V581000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Sep 9, 2026.

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