Peg Perego Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01C027000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01C027000 by Peg Perego Usa, Inc.. Includes 14,087 affected units, PEG PEREGO/INFANT CAR SEAT, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Equipment description: peg perego models primo viaggo infant car seat, infant car seat with base, pliko travel system (stroller bundled as a single product), primo viaggo system (stroller bundled as a single product). the bottom latch mechanism of the child seat on the left side does not completely engage the latching rod of the base that stays in the vehicle due to the improper positioning of the metal reinforcing bracket of the latch mechanism during manufacture. these seats fail to conform with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."
Corrective Action
Peg perego will notify its customers of the defect and provide instructions on how to identify affected seats and perform the repair. owner notification began july 31, 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peg perego at 877-737-3468.