Recall 23V-125
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2004 to 2006 Ford Ranger: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 23V-125
- Reported
- February 24, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- 98,550 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and reinstall the front passenger air bag inflator, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 23S08. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 23V-306.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Ranger 2004 to 2006