Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles
— Recall Campaign #24V778000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
24V778000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 18, 2024 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 24V778000 |
| Units affected: | 6 |
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- A child seat that is not secured properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.