Ford Ranger & Mazda B-Series Do Not Drive
Not a slam here but Ford and Mazda have issued a Do Not Drive recall!
The companies and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said dealers will tow the pickups to service bays to replace the faulty inflators and provide loaner vehicles. Parts for the repairs already are available. Rangers added to the do-not-drive list were built between Aug. 5 and Dec. 15, 2005.
“Affected owners are urged not to drive these vehicles and to contact Ford and Mazda immediately to schedule a free repair,” NHTSA said in a printed release.
Takata uses ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate air bags. But the chemical can deteriorate and burn too fast, blowing apart metal canisters and hurling shrapnel into drivers and passengers.
At least 22 people have died and more than 180 have been hurt because of the problem..
This is for older Rangers and Mazda's but if you own or know someone that owns one these trucks tell them to call Ford or Mazda to find out if their truck is on the list!
The companies and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said dealers will tow the pickups to service bays to replace the faulty inflators and provide loaner vehicles. Parts for the repairs already are available. Rangers added to the do-not-drive list were built between Aug. 5 and Dec. 15, 2005.
“Affected owners are urged not to drive these vehicles and to contact Ford and Mazda immediately to schedule a free repair,” NHTSA said in a printed release.
Takata uses ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate air bags. But the chemical can deteriorate and burn too fast, blowing apart metal canisters and hurling shrapnel into drivers and passengers.
At least 22 people have died and more than 180 have been hurt because of the problem..
This is for older Rangers and Mazda's but if you own or know someone that owns one these trucks tell them to call Ford or Mazda to find out if their truck is on the list!
