FORD RANGER 2004: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V036000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | RANGER | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-02-26 | 2016-01-25 | 2016-01-25 |
Production Dates: 2003-03-24 - 2006-05-04
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16S03
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 361692
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles manufactured March 24, 2003, to May 4, 2006. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S03. Note: This recall supersedes 14V-343 and only applies to Rangers manufactured in North America.
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.
