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NHTSA recall 21V076000

Air Bags · Ford Motor Company

February 17, 2021report date
144,340units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with a driver or passenger frontal Air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021.

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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 21V076000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.