Ford second-row child seat tether anchors may not properly secure a child seat, due to incomplete thread engagement.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the child seat vehicle tether anchor. Here is what owners need to know.
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."
A child seat that is not secured properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will repair the tether anchorage points, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-778.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Ford Maverick |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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