FORD RANGER — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-08-12

FORD side curtain airbag may interfere with B-pillar trim

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-08-12
Manufacturer	FORD
Models affected	RANGER
Model year	Model year 2026
Defect	Some of the affected vehicles may not conform to the requirements specified by ECE-95 S5.3.4 or to local market specific regulatory requirements. In some of the affected vehicles, the Side Curtain Airbags may interact with the B-pillar trim during inflation and not deploy as intended.
Component	RANGER 2026
Recall type	Safety Recall
Remedy	No fix at this stage.
Recall number	26C39
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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