Britax Child Safety, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03C008000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03C008000 by Britax Child Safety, Inc.. Includes 2,689 affected units, BRITAX/FMVSS 213/HEAD EXCURSION, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Super elite youth restraints, model no. E9031, with production dates from april 25, 2001, through february 15, 2002, fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." vehicle crash forces could cause the child's head to move further forward than allowed by the standard.

Corrective Action

Owners will receive a free replacement harness system along with instructions including tpe pads (also known as hugs harness ultra-guard system). all consumers who returned a registration card to britax will automatically receive the free replacement. owner notification begans october 3, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact britax's toll-free number at 1-888-427-4829.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03C008000

Manufacturer: Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-09-29T00:00:00

Subject: Britax/fmvss 213/head excursion

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 2,689

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 090301

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Super elite youth restraints, model no. E9031, with production dates from april 25, 2001, through february 15, 2002, fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." vehicle crash forces could cause the child's head to move further forward than allowed by the standard.

Consequence Summary: This additional head movement could allow a child's head to strike something in the vehicle, causing injury.

Corrective Action: Owners will receive a free replacement harness system along with instructions including tpe pads (also known as hugs harness ultra-guard system). all consumers who returned a registration card to britax will automatically receive the free replacement. owner notification begans october 3, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact britax's toll-free number at 1-888-427-4829.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 03C008000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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