Passenger side: inflator moduleRecall 15V-322 · 2004–2006 Ford Ranger
Ford Motor Company recall 15V-322 covers 362,327 2004–2006 Ford Ranger for a passenger side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 30% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V322000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Ranger trucks manufactured March 24, 2003, to May 4, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
30%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 22,367 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 24, 2003 to May 4, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureNHTSA