Ford Courier MY2004-2006, Econovan MY2004-2005 and Ranger MY2006-2011 - extended recall
Published 8 March 2018
Product
This recall has been updated on 08 June 2020 and 24 February 2022 to include additional vehicles, a new VIN list has been attached. Ford Courier Built from 2 February 2004 through 21 September 2006 Model Years 2004-2006 Driver's airbag inflator 20,112 vehicles Ford Econovan Built from 2 February 2004 through 31 October 2005 Model Years 2004-2005 Driver's airbag inflator 1,300 vehicles Ford Ranger Built from 8 September 2006 through 1 August 2011 Model Years 2006-2011 Driver's and/or passenger's airbag inflator 69,653 vehicles Total affected vehicles = 91,065
Why it was recalled
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
Hazard
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.