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Automotive · Australia · 2026-03-03

Ford Transit Custom manual has incorrect child seat tether anchor information

Country	Australia
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-03
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Models affected	Transit Custom
Model year	2024 - 2025
Units affected	322
Defect	The vehicle's owner manual contains incorrect information regarding the location of the child seat top tether anchor point. As a result, the user may not be able to locate the appropriate anchor point for attaching the child seat top tether strap. There is no safety hazard, and the defect will not affect the performance of the vehicle._x000D_ The affected vehicles do not comply with Australian Design Rule (ADR) 34/02 - Child Restraint Anchorages and Child Restraint Anchor Fittings.
Remedy	Ford will be writing to customers regarding this Field Service Action._x000D_ For further information, contact any authorised Ford Dealer or Ford Customer Relationship Centre on 13 FORD (13 3673).
Recall number	REC-006548
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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