NHTSA recall 25V-541 (25V541000)
air bags recall reported August 22, 2025 - about 100,900 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V541000
- Also written as
- 25V-541
- Manufacturer number
- 25C41
- Reported
- August 22, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~100,900
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
Air bags that deploy improperly during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-541 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.