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Ford Ranger Recall 18V023: Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Injuring Occupants

NHTSA campaign 18V023, reported January 11, 2018, 33,310 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The driver-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. Excessive internal pressure may cause it to explode, sending sharp metal fragments toward the driver and passengers, which could result in serious injury or death.

Ford is asking owners not to drive affected trucks until the repair is done. Dealers will replace the driver-side frontal airbag inflator with an alternate inflator at no cost. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Check your VIN for open recalls and stop driving the vehicle until it has been repaired.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V023Ford Motor Company
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006 Ford Ranger trucks. Ford is requesting owners NOT TO DRIVE these vehicles until they have been repaired. On January 11, 2018, Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 2,700 model year 2006 Ranger vehicles built with driver-side air bag inflators . As of February 9, 2018, Ford is expanding the recall to a total of 33,310 model year 2006 Ranger vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with sharp metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners instructing them to not drive their vehicles, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall for the original population began on January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S02.
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 Ranger2006