FORD RANGER 2004: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V322000

Make Model Year
FORD RANGER 2004
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-12-04 2015-05-28 2015-05-28

Production Dates: 2003-03-24 - 2006-05-04

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15S22

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 362327

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Ranger trucks manufactured March 24, 2003, to May 4, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence

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

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S22. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 14V-787.

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.