Ford Maverick (Ford) – Child Seat Tether Failure (2024)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2024 FORD MAVERICK
Brand
FORD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2024
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 FORD MAVERICK vehicles due to child seat:vehicle tether anchor issues. A child seat that is not secured properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A child seat that is not secured properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026