Dorel Juvenile Group | NHTSA Recall #02C026000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02C026000 by Dorel Juvenile Group. Includes 3,957,826 affected units, WEBBING ABRASION, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain dorel juvenile group (djg) child restraint systems, manufactured from january 1, 2000, through september 30, 2001, the tether webbing fails to conform to the abrasion requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."

Corrective Action

Djg's petition for relief from remedy based on its belief that the noncompliance was inconsequential to motor vehicle safety was denied by nhtsa on january 5, 2010. accordingly, djg will conduct a safety recall campaign. it will notify registered owners and provide free replacement kits for the tether along with repair instructions. the safety recall began on february 16, 2010. owners may call djg toll-free at 1-866-690-2539.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02C026000

Manufacturer: Dorel Juvenile Group

Report Received Date: 2002-04-22T00:00:00

Subject: Webbing abrasion

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 3,957,826

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: On certain dorel juvenile group (djg) child restraint systems, manufactured from january 1, 2000, through september 30, 2001, the tether webbing fails to conform to the abrasion requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."

Consequence Summary: If the webbing is exposed to a significant amount of abrasion, it could degrade. if the webbing degrades more than permitted by the standard, it may not provide sufficient protection to a child in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Corrective Action: Djg's petition for relief from remedy based on its belief that the noncompliance was inconsequential to motor vehicle safety was denied by nhtsa on january 5, 2010. accordingly, djg will conduct a safety recall campaign. it will notify registered owners and provide free replacement kits for the tether along with repair instructions. the safety recall began on february 16, 2010. owners may call djg toll-free at 1-866-690-2539.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5ic9~m48u-jvse

NHTSA ID: 02C026000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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