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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Replacement front passenger air bag inflators installed under an earlier recall may have been put in incorrectly. An improperly installed inflator may not fully inflate the passenger air bag, which raises the risk of injury in a crash.
Authorized Ford dealers will inspect the front passenger air bag inflator and reinstall it if needed, at no cost to you. Owners were notified by letter mailed May 22, 2023. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 23S08, which expands and replaces earlier recall 23V-125. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Ranger | 200420052006 |
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