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2021 FORD EXPLORERTransport Canada Recall #2021525
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the side airbag in the seat may not be properly attached. As a result, the side airbag may not inflate properly in a crash.
Safety Risk
A side airbag that does not inflate properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the side airbag assembly.
98 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 21C19Updated June 10, 2026