NHTSA Recall # | 184483 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 21E013000 |
MFG Compaign # | 21S05 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | RANGER |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Date of notification | 02/12/24 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 02/12/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/12/24 |
Type of recall | E |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 16/02/21 |
Report created | 17/02/21 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 249 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 ford mustang and mustang gt500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 ford mustang, 2010-2012 lincoln mkz, 2010-2012 ford fusion, 2010-2011 mercury milan, 2007-2011 ford ranger, and 2007-2010 lincoln mkx vehicles. Please see ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. These parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin march 8, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s05. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |