NHTSA recall 26V-581 (26V581000)
air bags recall reported September 9, 2026 - about 7 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V581000
- Also written as
- 26V-581
- Manufacturer number
- 26S65
- Reported
- September 9, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~7
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-581 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.