Ford Explorer Recall — Active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly
Filed with NHTSA on September 9, 2026 · Campaign 26V581 · Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
7
Component
Air Bags:Frontal
The problem
The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly.
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
What to do
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) — official recall data for campaign 26V581.