Child seat: vehicle tether anchorRecall 24V-778 · 2024 Ford Maverick
Ford Motor Company recall 24V-778 covers 6 2024 Ford Maverick for a child seat: vehicle tether anchor problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V778000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
A child seat that is not secured properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 28, 2024 to August 28, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.