2004-2006 Ford Ranger recall: inflator module
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 28, 2023. It covers about 231,942 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 231,942
- reported
- Apr 28, 2023
- owners notified
- May 22, 2023
- 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 received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
- Risk
- An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 23V306000
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 23V306000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Ford Ranger inflator module?
Yes. Recall 23V306000, reported on April 28, 2023, covers about 231,942 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V306000?
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.
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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