NHTSA recall 16V-036 (16V036000)
air bags recall reported January 25, 2016 - about 361,692 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V036000
- Also written as
- 16V-036
- Manufacturer number
- 16S03
- Reported
- January 25, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~361,692
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 Ranger vehicles manufactured March 24, 2003, to May 4, 2006. Upon deployment of the driver side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S03. Note: This recall supersedes 14V-343 and only applies to Rangers manufactured in North America.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-036 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.