NHTSA recall 23V-125 (23V125000)
air bags recall reported February 24, 2023 - about 98,550 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V125000
- Also written as
- 23V-125
- Manufacturer number
- 23S08
- Reported
- February 24, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~98,550
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S08. This recall has been fully superseded by recall 23V-306.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-125 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.