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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks may be affected by moisture intrusion over time. Moisture can cause the inflator to rupture when the air bag deploys in a crash.
If the inflator ruptures, metal fragments could strike the occupants of the front passenger seat, potentially causing serious injury or death. Owners of affected vehicles should not ignore this recall.
Ford will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator free of charge. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 15S22), and you can check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Ranger | 200420052006 |
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