Dorel Juvenile Group | NHTSA Recall #02C053000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02C053000 by Dorel Juvenile Group. Includes 54,400 affected units, HARNESS UV PROTECTION, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

These dorel juvenile group (djg) child restraint systems, manufactured from march 15 to august 1, 2002 with 6 panel wellington webbing harnesses, fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." the uv stabilizer used in the webbing may not adequately protect it from deterioration by ultraviolet rays.

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 harnesses 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: 02C053000

Manufacturer: Dorel Juvenile Group

Report Received Date: 2002-09-25T00:00:00

Subject: Harness uv protection

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 54,400

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: These dorel juvenile group (djg) child restraint systems, manufactured from march 15 to august 1, 2002 with 6 panel wellington webbing harnesses, fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." the uv stabilizer used in the webbing may not adequately protect it from deterioration by ultraviolet rays.

Consequence Summary: If the webbing is exposed to significant amounts of sunlight, it could degrade. if the webbing strength degrades more than allowed by the standard it may not provide sufficient protection to a child in a crash, causing an increased 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 harnesses 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

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NHTSA ID: 02C053000

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