Ford Maverick Recall R/2004/015: Seat Belt May Not Latch, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Feb 2004
- Launched
- 1,757
- vehicles in the UK
- 3c916
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Maverick vehicles built between 1 June 2000 and 31 July 2001. The driver and/or front seat passenger seat belt buckle cannot be latched or will not remain latched. The dealer will fit new seat belts where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver and/or front seat passenger seat belt buckle cannot be latched or will not remain latched.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT MAY NOT LATCH Defect: It is possible that the driver and/or front seat passenger seat belt buckle cannot be latched or will not remain latched. Remedy: Fit new seat belts where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt may not latch.
The Fix
The dealer will fit new seat belts where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Maverick built between 1 June 2000 and 31 July 2001 may be included. Ford estimates 1,757 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 3c916 or the DVSA reference R/2004/015. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaverickThrottle may stick in the fully open position | Low | R/2012/092 | |
| MaverickStop lamps may fail to illuminate | Urgent | R/2002/135 | |
| MaverickBrake pipe may chafe on floorpan | Urgent | R/2000/070 | |
| MaverickWheel nuts insufficiently torqued | Book soon | R/1995/048 | |
| MaverickLoss of tyre pressure | Book soon | R/1995/042 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2004/009 on 26 Jan 2004, for rear brake hoses may chafe. The one launched after it was R/2004/065 on 30 Apr 2004, for there is a possibility of unexpected braking. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/015, launched 25 February 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.