Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #16V036000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V036000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2004-2006 ranger vehicles manufactured march 24, 2003, to may 4, 2006 Includes 361,692 affected units, Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2004-2006 ranger vehicles manufactured march 24, 2003, to may 4, 2006

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V036000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2016-01-25T00:00:00
Subject: Driver side air bag inflator may rupture
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 361,692

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 16S03
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 0.15

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NHTSA ID: 16V036000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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