Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front
— Recall Campaign #23V306000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 231,942 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V306000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 28, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V306000 |
| Units affected: | 231,942 |
- Description:
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
- Consequeces:
- An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S08. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 23V-125.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.