Ford Ranger, Everest passenger car / pickup truck — injuries risk

Hazard

The ammonium nitrate propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airbag being deployed, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants.

Measures taken

• Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (18/09/2019)

Product description

Passenger cars / Pickup trucks equipped with Takata airbags under Ford recall code: 19S06.