Ford Ranger owners urged to act over airbag safety recall.
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THOUSANDS of Ford Ranger Double Cab owners are being urged to have their vehicles checked after the National Consumer Commission (NCC) announced a safety recall affecting 2,275 vehicles.
The recall applies to Ford Ranger Double Cab vehicles produced for the 2026 and 2027 model years.
According to the NCC, Ford reported a potential problem involving the side curtain airbags and the B-pillar trim in the affected vehicles.
If the side curtain airbag deploys, it may interact with the B-pillar trim and prevent the airbag from deploying as intended. The B-pillar component may also detach during deployment and become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury to people inside the vehicle.
The affected Rangers were sold through Ford franchised dealers across South Africa between May 22 and June 23, 2026.
The NCC said some of the affected vehicles were also exported to Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini.
Owners of vehicles covered by the recall have been urged to take them to their nearest authorised Ford dealership for inspection and any necessary remedial work.
The repairs will be carried out at no cost to consumers.
NCC Acting Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu urged owners and users of affected vehicles not to delay.
“This recall affects a safety-critical component of a significant number of vehicles. Owners or users of these vehicles should contact the supplier without delay," Ratshisusu said.
"The NCC will be monitoring this and other recalls to ensure all affected vehicles in South Africa are attended to.”
The latest Ford recall follows several other vehicle safety recalls announced by the NCC.
IOL reported that in July, the commission confirmed the recall of 314 Nissan Qashqai vehicles over a potential fault involving the fuel pipe. Movement of the pipe within its retaining clip could cause wear and potentially result in a fuel leak.
The NCC also announced the recall of 507 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vehicles and 124 Lexus LX600 models.
The affected Toyota and Lexus vehicles are fitted with V35A engines. According to the NCC, manufacturing debris may have remained in the engine assembly and could cause the main bearings to fail.
This could result in engine knocking, rough engine operation, difficulty starting the engine or an engine stall. An engine stall while driving could lead to a loss of motive power and increase the risk of an accident.
Owners of vehicles affected by the recalls have been urged to contact their authorised dealerships for inspections and repairs, with the necessary work carried out at no cost.
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