{
  "id": 4618760,
  "title": "1000s of Ford Rangers recalled over airbag safety risk",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/1000s-of-ford-rangers-recalled-over-airbag-safety-risk",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-31T09:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/capetimes/news/2026-08-31-1000s-of-ford-rangers-recalled-over-airbag-safety-risk/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ford is recalling over a thousand Ford Ranger Double Cab vehicles due to a potential safety risk related to the side curtain airbags. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) announced the recall, affecting 2,275 vehicles produced for the 2026 and 2027 model years. The concern lies in the B-pillar trim interacting with the side curtain airbag during deployment, possibly preventing proper airbag deployment and increasing the risk of injury. In some cases, the B-pillar component may even detach and become a projectile. Ford sold these vehicles through franchised dealers across South Africa between May 22 and June 23, 2026. The NCC urges owners to bring their vehicles to the nearest authorized Ford dealership for inspection and repair at no cost. The recall follows other recent safety recalls, including those for Nissan Qashqai, Toyota Land Cruiser 300, and Lexus LX600 vehicles due to potential fuel leaks and engine issues.",
  "summary": "A safety recall has been issued for 2,275 Ford Ranger Double Cabs from the 2026–2027 model years after a potential problem involving the side curtain airbags and B-pillar trim was identified. Owners of affected vehicles are urged to visit an authorised Ford dealership for an inspection and repairs at no cost.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}