NHTSA Recall 00V240000: Anchorage (seat belts)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,961 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Taurus.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V240000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S23 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | August 24, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 11, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The child safety seat anchor latch (iso-fix anchor) fasteners do not have adequate residual torque. The anchors are secured to the floor pan with a reinforcement plate that has two studs that extend upward through the floor pan and the iso-fix anchor. The sealer on the floor pan could cause a soft joint and, even if the nuts are properly torqued, road vibrations could cause the nut to work its way completely off the stud.
Safety risk
The anchor may not hold the child safety seat in position during an accident, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant of the child safety seat.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and re-install the bracket nut using a torque retention material (red loctite). Owner notification began september 11, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V240000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.