Recall 16V036000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Defect in 2004-2006 FORD RANGER

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RECALL This recall affects up to 361,692 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 16V036000
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Vehicles Affected 361,692
Component AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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