Britax Child Safety, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04C002000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04C002000 by Britax Child Safety, Inc.. Includes 355,516 affected units, BRITAX/A-LOCK WEBBING SLIPPAGE, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Britax marathon, wizard, husky, and traveller plus child restraints. the a-lok adjuster assembly can allow slippage of the webbing resulting in loosening of the harness straps.

Corrective Action

Registered owners will be notified of this condition on or about august 11, 2004, along with instructions to check for slippage after every use. if slippage is occurring before replacement straps can be mailed, the use of the restraint should be stopped and customers should contact britax at 1-800-683-2045 for further assistance. registered owners will receive a replacement adjuster strap by september 30, 2004.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04C002000

Manufacturer: Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-08-05T00:00:00

Subject: Britax/a-lock webbing slippage

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 355,516

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 080401

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Britax marathon, wizard, husky, and traveller plus child restraints. the a-lok adjuster assembly can allow slippage of the webbing resulting in loosening of the harness straps.

Consequence Summary: If slippage were to occur in the event of a vehicle crash, the child could move too far forward, possibly increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Registered owners will be notified of this condition on or about august 11, 2004, along with instructions to check for slippage after every use. if slippage is occurring before replacement straps can be mailed, the use of the restraint should be stopped and customers should contact britax at 1-800-683-2045 for further assistance. registered owners will receive a replacement adjuster strap by september 30, 2004.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9pmi~mgf4_z32f

NHTSA ID: 04C002000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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