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Ford Courier MY2004-2006, Econovan MY2004-2005 and Ranger MY2006-2011 - extended recall

Official notice

8 Mar 2018

Last checked

8 Mar 2018

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Ford Courier MY2004-2006, Econovan MY2004-2005 and Ranger MY2006-2011 - extended recall. 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. Published 2018-03-08.

What to do now

Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Ford dealership or Ford head office directly via the website at https://www.ford.com.au/owners/contact-us/ to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge. Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also contact Ford on 1800 503 673 or contact their preferred dealer. Alternatively, consumers can use their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published. Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall

Recall number

6f3e5f3a-8209-4ede-abce-2d38b8a517cf

Official notice

2018-03-08

The 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.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

Models

YEARS 2004-2006 DRIVER

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Affected products

Product 1

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

Risk / 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.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

General product safety

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

6f3e5f3a-8209-4ede-abce-2d38b8a517cf

Classification

General product safety

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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