Ford Ranger: Inflator module

Date

April 28, 2023

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Ranger (2004, 2005, 2006)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

231942

What can happen

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 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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

May 22, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

23S08

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Passenger Airbag Inflator Kit · Passenger Airbag Inflator Kit · 8L5Z-10044A74-D

Recall number

23V306000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: Ford Ranger: Inflator module (Feb. 24, 2023)
• Related recall: Ford Ranger: Inflator module (Feb. 24, 2023)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.