Other: owners/service/other manualRecall 00V-430 · 2000–2001 D'elegant Ford E150
D'ELEGANT CONVERSIONS, INC. recall 00V-430 covers 34 2000–2001 D'elegant Ford E150 for a other: owners/service/other manual problem, reported to NHTSA on December 29, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V430000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN CONVERSION VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER GUIDES DO NOT IDENTIFY THE LOCATIONS OF SEATING POSITIONS EQUIPPED WITH TETHER ANCHORAGES, AND DO NOT PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECURING CHILD SEATS TO THESE TETHER ANCHORAGES.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
The fix
OWNERS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH AN INFORMATIONAL INSERT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 2000. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT D'ELEGANT AT 1-616-679-2813.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 6, 2000 to December 12, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.