2004-2006 Ford Ranger recall: inflator module
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 28, 2015. It covers about 362,327 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 362,327
- reported
- May 28, 2015
- owners notified
- Dec 4, 2015
- related complaints
- 496
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 15V322000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Ranger 2004-2006 200420052006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 496 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 15V322000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Ford Ranger inflator module?
Yes. Recall 15V322000, reported on May 28, 2015, covers about 362,327 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V322000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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