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NHTSARecalled Apr 28, 2023 · #23V306000

Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly. An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed
  • 2004-2006 Ranger
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S08. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-125.

View the official CPSC notice