2005 Ford Ranger | 2004 Ford Ranger | 2006 Ford Ranger — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Published December 11, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 11, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V787000, published December 11, 2017. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2005 Ford Ranger | 2004 Ford Ranger | 2006 Ford Ranger — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
What to do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S42. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-036 which was an interim repair. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- RANGER
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2005 FORD RANGER | 2004 FORD RANGER | 2006 FORD RANGER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2005 Ford Ranger | 2004 Ford Ranger | 2006 Ford Ranger — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V787000 on December 11, 2017. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford Ranger trucks to implement a final repair. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
What should I do if I have this product?
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S42. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-036 which was an interim repair. Vehicles that received a replacement air bag inflator under the previous campaign need to return to a dealer to have an alternate inflator installed.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: RANGER.