Recall 24V778000

CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR

Report Date
20241018
Component
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The second-row child seat tether anchors may not properly secure a child seat, due to incomplete thread engagement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Safety Consequence

A child seat that is not secured properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the tether anchorage points, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C33.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2024 FORD MAVERICK

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.