NHTSARecalled May 28, 2015 · #15V322000
Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Ranger trucks manufactured March 24, 2003, to May 4, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Product details
- Product
- Passenger Front Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
- 2004-2006 Ranger
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Model numbers
- 2006 Ranger
- UPCs
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What you should do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S22. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 14V-787.