Ford South Africa has issued a recall for 2,275 Ranger Double-Cab bakkies over a potential airbag safety risk, according to multiple reports published on Monday, 31 August 2026.
The recall, first reported by businesstech.co.za and corroborated by MyBroadband, news24.com, IOL, and Algoa FM, affects brand new vehicles of this model. The issue centres on a defect that could prevent the airbags from deploying correctly in the event of a crash.
According to IOL, the affected units are specifically the Ranger Double-Cab variant. News24 described the problem as an airbag issue, while Algoa FM noted that the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has been informed of the recall.
The exact nature of the airbag fault has not been detailed in the available reports. Owners of affected vehicles are advised to monitor official Ford South Africa communications for instructions on how to book a repair.
This is a developing story. CYBEV.io will update this article as more details on the specific fault and the repair timeline become available.
