BISON RANGER 2004: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| Make : BISON | Model : RANGER | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V076000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-03-17 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-02-17 | Date Added to Database: 2021-02-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21S05 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 144340 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. |
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Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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