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Ford Ranger Recall 17V788: Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in a crash

NHTSA campaign 17V788, reported December 11, 2017, 328,213 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, which may cause the inflator to rupture. In a crash that requires the passenger airbag to deploy, metal fragments could strike occupants, potentially causing serious injury or death.

Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the repair has been completed. Dealers will replace the passenger airbag inflator with an alternate inflator at no cost. If your truck previously received a replacement inflator under the earlier interim recall (15V322), you still need to return to a dealer so an alternate inflator can be installed. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 17S42, or check your VIN for open recalls to confirm your vehicle's status.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V788Ford Motor Company
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may 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
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S42. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V322 which was an interim repair. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S42.
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford Ranger200420052006