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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V459000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2003-11-06T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/fmvss 225/floor to seat latch
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 257,119

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03C05
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: If the latches on th4e second or third row seats of the vehicle release in a crash, the potential for occupant injury is increased.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-brgg.svpa~rx2i
NHTSA ID: 03V459000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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