Ford Econoline: Seats and Restraints

Affects Ford Econoline · 2001 — about 1 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 210.1 - Tether Anchorages for Child Restraints. The vehicle was built without a child tether anchor bracket in the centre position of the second row seat. Also, the Owner Guide for the vehicle did not address the child seat tether anchor in this second row seat position. Correction: Tether anchorage was installed at the centre second row seating position and the Owner Manual was replaced with a new version providing the required written instructions.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational