NHTSA Recall 24V778000: Vehicle tether anchor (child seat)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6 vehicles. It affects 2024 Ford Maverick.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V778000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 24C33 |
| Component | CHILD SEAT › VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR |
| Report received | October 18, 2024 |
| Owner notification | December 4, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V778000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 2024 |
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.