Ford recalls 2,275 Ranger Double-Cab vehicles over airbag safety risk
The owners of certain Ford Ranger Double-Cab vehicles are urged to contact an authorised Ford dealership for free inspection and repairs.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is recalling 2,275 Ford Ranger Double-Cab vehicles produced for the 2026-2027 model year due to a potential airbag safety risk. Ford identified that the side curtain airbags in these vehicles may detach the B-pillar trim upon deployment, posing a risk of injury to occupants. The affected vehicles were sold across South Africa between May 22, 2026 and June 23, 2026 at Ford franchised dealers and exported to Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, and Eswatini.
Owners are advised to bring their vehicles to the nearest authorised Ford dealership for inspection and repair, which will be provided at no cost. Acting Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu emphasized the importance of addressing this issue promptly. In recent recalls, the NCC also addressed safety concerns for 314 Nissan Qashqai vehicles due to a potential fuel pipe defect and 507 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and 124 Lexus LX600 models because of manufacturing debris in the engine that could lead to engine stalls while driving.
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