Ford Adds More 2004-06 Rangers to Takata-Related Replacement Inflator Recall
Ford’s Ranger pickup truck continues to make headlines as part of the latest wave of news concerning the ongoing Takata airbag inflator crisis. Following a Takata-related death in November 2022, the automaker issued recall in March addressing a population of nearly 99,000 Rangers that were improperly repaired in two previous recalls. Ford has now added more vehicles to that population, bringing the number up to nearly 232,000.
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Affected vehicles include certain model-year 2004-06 Rangers that received replacement front passenger-side airbag inflators in three previous recalls. The airbag inflator may have been installed in an incorrect orientation, which could prevent the airbag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
To resolve the issue, dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger-side airbag inflator, as necessary, for free. Ford will begin notifying owners May 22, but those with further questions can contact the automaker at 866-436-7332 (Ford’s number for this recall is 23S08), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.
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