Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #21V076000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V076000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting 2004-2006 ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling Includes 144,340 affected units, Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2004-2006 ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began march 17, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21s05.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V076000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2021-02-17T00:00:00
Subject: Frontal air bag inflator may explode
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 144,340

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 21S05
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2004-2006 ranger vehicles that may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began march 17, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21s05.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 34.73

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SID: row-w3w4~mkrj_8263
NHTSA ID: 21V076000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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