Recall 24V778 covers 6 2024 Ford Maverick trucks for incomplete child seat tether anchor threading. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 6 2024 Maverick vehicles because incomplete thread engagement can keep the second-row child seat tether anchors from properly securing a child seat. The defect violates child restraint anchorage requirements and increases injury risk in a crash; Ford dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The second-row child seat tether anchor in a 2024 Ford Maverick is the metal mounting point that holds the top strap of a forward-facing child seat. That top strap helps limit how far the child seat moves forward during a crash. The anchor has to be fully threaded into its backing plate so it can hold the load it was designed to hold.
On affected Mavericks, the threading in the anchor plates was out of specification after unauthorized supplier rework during upper back panel assembly production. Some tether anchors were installed with below-average thread forming torque, which means the anchor did not get full thread engagement. In a crash, that weak connection can prevent the child seat from being secured as required.
There is no warning sign before failure. The anchor can look normal from the cabin even when the threads behind the trim are not fully engaged.
Who's affected?
| 2024 Ford Maverick | Vehicle tether anchor |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 6 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2024 Ford Maverick pickup truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A child seat that is not secured properly increases injury risk in a crash. If your Maverick is included, have the tether anchorage points repaired before relying on that tether for a child seat. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Ford Maverick is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free tether-anchorage repair that fixes the incomplete thread engagement at the second-row child-seat anchors.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 24V778 when you call.
- Avoid relying on the second-row tether anchors for a child seat until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician repairs the second row child seat tether anchorage points so the anchors can properly secure a child seat. The work addresses incomplete thread engagement at the tether anchors. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free. Schedule the repair with a Ford dealer and tell the service desk this is Ford recall 24C33 for the 2024 Maverick.
Timeline
| October 18, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| October 21, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 2, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 2, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 4, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V778?
Recall 24V778 covers 6 2024 Ford Maverick vehicles with second-row child seat tether anchors that can fail to properly secure a child seat because the threads are not fully engaged. Ford dealers will repair the tether anchorage points for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Ford Maverick is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Maverick is included in recall 24V778. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the tether-anchor repair. Reference Ford recall number 24C33 when you call. Ford mailed owner letters on December 4, 2024.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects and compliance failures at no cost. Ford dealers will repair the child seat tether anchorage points free of charge for included 2024 Maverick vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is an improperly secured child seat during a crash. In recall 24V778, the second-row tether anchors have incomplete thread engagement, so a child restraint is not held as intended. Ford's filing says this increases injury risk in a crash.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V778000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V778 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V778000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →