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Automotive · Australia · 2026-02-20

Ford PUMA restraint control module has incorrect configuration

Country	Australia
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-20
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Models affected	PUMA
Model year	2023
Units affected	28
Defect	During the manufacturing process, the Restraint Control Module (RCM) was loaded with an incorrect configuration. As a result, if an incorrect replacement part is installed in the system, warnings will not be displayed and the seatbelt pretensioners and airbags may not perform as intended in the event of an accident. In the event of an accident, an airbag not deploying or seatbelt pretensioner not activating correctly could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.
Remedy	Ford will contact affected owners in writing requesting they make an appointment at their preferred Ford Authorised Dealership to update the RCM configuration, free of charge._x000D_ Note: Your vehicle must be rectified even if works were performed under the previous recall due to the incorrect software update (Campaign number: 23S52).
Recall number	REC-006547
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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