NHTSA Opens Preliminary Evaluation of About 1.24 Million Ford Explorers: PE26008 over Seat Airbag Burn Reports, No Recall Yet
Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary evaluation, numbered PE26008, covering about 1.24 million Ford Explorer sport utility vehicles. The evaluation was opened on November 6, 2026, and became public on November 9.
It covers 2021 to 2026 model year Explorers, including the Police Interceptor versions used by many police departments.
Agency documents show drivers and front passengers reported burns when seat mounted side airbags deployed in crashes. The evaluation will study the scope, frequency and safety consequences of the issue.
As of November 10, no recall has been announced for this issue and no remedy exists. A preliminary evaluation is the first formal step in a defect investigation, not a recall.
来源链接：CarBikeInsight 对国家公路交通安全管理局评估文件的汇总报道 https://carbikeinsight.com/ford-explorer-airbag-probe/
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