NHTSA recall 17V787000
Air Bags · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: Ford motor company (Ford) is superseding a previous recall for certain 2004-2006 Ford ranger trucks to implement a final repair. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2018.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2006 Ford Ranger.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V787000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.