NHTSARecalled Jan 25, 2016 · #16V036000
Driver Side 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 vehicles manufactured March 24, 2003, to May 4, 2006. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver'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
- Driver Side 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 air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S03. Note: This recall supersedes 14V-343 and only applies to Rangers manufactured in North America.