Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #03V459000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V459000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 257,119 affected units, FORD/FMVSS 225/FLOOR TO SEAT LATCH, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain minivans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." during testing, a third row bench floor-to-seat latch released before the strength requirement was met. identical latches are used in the second row of seats.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the seat-to-floor latches on the second and third row of seats. owner notification began on november 21, 2003. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.