Recall 00V-430: 2000–2001 D'elegant Ford E150

D'ELEGANT CONVERSIONS, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Dec 29, 2000, covering about 34 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-430
Report date
Dec 29, 2000
Vehicles affected
34
Owners notified
Dec 14, 2000

The problem

Vehicle description: certain conversion vans fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the owner guides do not identify the locations of seating positions equipped with tether anchorages, and do not provide instructions for securing child seats to these tether anchorages.

The risk

In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

The fix

Owners have been provided with an informational insert.

Notes

Owner notification began december 14, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact d'elegant at 1-616-679-2813.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerD'ELEGANT CONVERSIONS, INC.
ComponentEquipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V430000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
D'elegant Ford E1502000, 2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-430?

Vehicle description: certain conversion vans fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the owner guides do not identify the locations of seating positions equipped with tether anchorages, and do not provide instructions for securing child seats to these tether anchorages.

How is recall 00V-430 fixed?

Owners have been provided with an informational insert.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.