NHTSA Campaign 15V322000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported May 28, 2015 · 362,327 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD RANGER 2004 362,327
FORD RANGER 2005 362,327
FORD RANGER 2006 362,327

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V322000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.