2004-2006 Ford Ranger recall: inflator module
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 17, 2021. It covers about 144,340 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 144,340
- reported
- Feb 17, 2021
- owners notified
- Mar 17, 2021
- related complaints
- 496
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
Recall number 21V076000
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 21V076000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Ford Ranger inflator module?
Yes. Recall 21V076000, reported on February 17, 2021, covers about 144,340 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V076000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
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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