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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 driver-side frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, which may cause the inflator to rupture. This affects certain Ranger vehicles manufactured between March 24, 2003, and May 4, 2006.
If the driver's frontal airbag deploys in a crash and the inflator ruptures, metal fragments could strike the driver or other occupants, potentially causing serious injury or death. Owners should not wait to act on this recall.
The repair is free. Ford will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflators at no charge. You can check whether your vehicle is included by entering your VIN at the official NHTSA recall lookup, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 16S03).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Ranger | 200420052006 |
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