Ford Ranger: Air bags — inflator module

Affects Ford Ranger · 2004–2006 — about 362K vehicles.

The hazard

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S22. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 14V-787.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational