2021 Ford Ranger | 2020 Ford Ranger — Child seat: vehicle latch anchor
Published September 30, 2021 · Recall initiated: September 30, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V765000, published September 30, 2021. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2021 Ford Ranger | 2020 Ford Ranger — Child seat: vehicle latch anchor.
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ranger Super Cab vehicles equipped with rear seats containing fixed head restraints. The fixed head restraints may interfere with proper installation of certain types of child seats. Additionally, the child seat may not attach properly to the lower-rear anchors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the rear-lower child restraint anchorages for correct alignment and adjust as necessary. Separately, dealers will replace the non-removable head restraints with removable head restraints, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C24.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- RANGER
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2021 FORD RANGER | 2020 FORD RANGER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Ford Ranger | 2020 Ford Ranger — Child seat: vehicle latch anchor recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V765000 on September 30, 2021. Reported hazard: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ranger Super Cab vehicles equipped with rear seats containing fixed head restraints. The fixed head restraints may interfere with proper installation of certain types of child seats. Additionally, the child seat may not attach properly to the lower-rear anchors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will inspect the rear-lower child restraint anchorages for correct alignment and adjust as necessary. Separately, dealers will replace the non-removable head restraints with removable head restraints, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 5, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C24.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: RANGER.