Ford Ranger Double Cab owners are being urged to check their vehicles following a new safety recall involving 2,275 bakkies produced for the 2026 and 2027 production years.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) confirmed the recall on Sunday, 30 August 2026, after a potential problem was identified involving the affected vehicles’ side-curtain airbag system.
According to the NCC, affected Ford Ranger Double Cabs were sold through Ford franchised dealerships across South Africa between 22 May and 23 June 2026. Vehicles forming part of the recall were also exported to Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini.
The safety concern centres on the interaction between the side-curtain airbag and the vehicle’s B-pillar trim during deployment.
According to information provided to the NCC by the supplier, the side-curtain airbag may come into contact with the B-pillar trim while inflating, potentially preventing the airbag from deploying as intended.
More concerningly, the B-pillar ramp or trim component could detach during deployment and become a projectile inside the vehicle, increasing the potential risk of injury to occupants.
Acting National Consumer Commissioner Hardin Ratshisusu described the matter as involving a safety-critical vehicle component.
“This recall affects a safety-critical component of a significant number of vehicles,” he said.
The NCC has consequently urged owners and users of affected vehicles to contact Ford without delay and arrange for their vehicles to be inspected.
Ford South Africa advises motorists that vehicle recalls are VIN-specific, meaning ownership of a 2026 or 2027 Ranger Double Cab does not automatically mean that the particular vehicle is affected.
Owners can check their vehicle’s recall status through Ford South Africa’s official recall facility using the vehicle’s 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN can generally be found at the base of the windscreen or on the vehicle’s identification labels.
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Should a vehicle be identified as being subject to the recall, owners are advised to contact an authorised Ford dealership to arrange an inspection and the necessary corrective work.
Ford states that repairs specifically required under a recall are carried out at no cost to the vehicle owner.
The NCC said it would monitor the recall to ensure affected vehicles in South Africa are attended to.
With the Ranger remaining one of the country’s widely used bakkies, motorists who purchased a new Double Cab during the affected sales period are encouraged to check their VIN rather than assuming their vehicle is unaffected.
Owners can also contact their nearest authorised Ford dealership for assistance in determining whether their Ranger forms part of the recall.
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