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Automotive · United States · 2026-09-09

Ford Motor Company, active vent may not open, preventing air bag deployment

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-09-09
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Units affected	7
Defect	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. / 后果: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Component	AIR BAGS
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	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.
Recall number	26V581000
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	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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