Peg Perego Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02C006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02C006000 by Peg Perego Usa, Inc.. Includes 55,162 affected units, PEG PEREGO/FMVSS 213/A-LOC ADJUSTER SLIPS, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: peg perego infant car seats, models primo viaggio with base, pliko travel system, primo viaggio system, atlantico system, and atlantico trek system sng product from may 20, 2001, to and including february 15, 2002. the seats have a snap in the upholstery directly over the locking belt adjustment mechanism (a-loc adjuster). when the upholstery is attached by the snap to the cover of the a-loc adjuster, it may cause tension in the upholstery due to the weight of the child, which may prevent the complete engagement of the a-loc adjuster and allow slippage in the harness restraints. these seats fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213 "child restraint systems."

Corrective Action

Peg perego will notify its customers and send repair instructions free of charge. within 4-6 weeks, owners will receive a new plastic cover. owner notification began march 25, 2002. owners who do not receive repair instructions or replacement part should contact peg perego's toll-free number at 1-877-737-3468.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02C006000

Manufacturer: Peg Perego Usa, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-03-21T00:00:00

Subject: Peg perego/fmvss 213/a-loc adjuster slips

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 55,162

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Equipment description: peg perego infant car seats, models primo viaggio with base, pliko travel system, primo viaggio system, atlantico system, and atlantico trek system sng product from may 20, 2001, to and including february 15, 2002. the seats have a snap in the upholstery directly over the locking belt adjustment mechanism (a-loc adjuster). when the upholstery is attached by the snap to the cover of the a-loc adjuster, it may cause tension in the upholstery due to the weight of the child, which may prevent the complete engagement of the a-loc adjuster and allow slippage in the harness restraints. these seats fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213 "child restraint systems."

Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, the child may not be properly restrained.

Corrective Action: Peg perego will notify its customers and send repair instructions free of charge. within 4-6 weeks, owners will receive a new plastic cover. owner notification began march 25, 2002. owners who do not receive repair instructions or replacement part should contact peg perego's toll-free number at 1-877-737-3468.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6mff~sa5w~vsk6

NHTSA ID: 02C006000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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