2000–2001 D'elegant Ford E150 Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN CONVERSION VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE…
NHTSA campaign 00V430000 · Equipment · filed Dec 29, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
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OWNERS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH AN INFORMATIONAL INSERT.
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).
Affected vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V430000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.