2005 Ford Ranger Recall NHTSA 16V036000

Release Date:

January 25, 2016

Applicable Country:

USA

NHTSA Campaign Number:

16V036000

Manufacturer:

Ford Motor Company

Component(s):

• AIR BAGS
  • FRONTAL
    • DRIVER SIDE
      • INFLATOR MODULE

Summary

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.

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.

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.safercar.gov.

Other Vehicles Affected By This Recall

• 2004 Ford Ranger
• 2006 Ford Ranger

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