NHTSA Campaign Id 23V125000; Date: Feb. 24, 2023
an incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2004 Ford Ranger; 2005 Ford Ranger; 2006 Ford Ranger
Component: Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 98,550
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 frontal passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 27, 2023. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 23s08.
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.
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