Sicartex Autozubehor Curt Wurstl Gmbh | NHTSA Recall #04C005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04C005000 by Sicartex Autozubehor Curt Wurstl Gmbh. Includes 333 affected units, MERCEDES-BENZ/ANCHORAGE LATCH ARM FAILURE, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain sicartex kiddy top safe child seats manufactured between march 1 and october 31, 2003, and distributed through mercedes-benz dealerships. the lower latching arm on the latch anchorage may not meet the required material strength.

Corrective Action

Mercedes-benz will offer a full refund. please mention the recall campaign #2004 120005. the recall is expected to begin during december/january 2004/2005. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04C005000

Manufacturer: Sicartex Autozubehor Curt Wurstl Gmbh

Report Received Date: 2004-12-15T00:00:00

Subject: Mercedes-benz/anchorage latch arm failure

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 333

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2005 120005

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Certain sicartex kiddy top safe child seats manufactured between march 1 and october 31, 2003, and distributed through mercedes-benz dealerships. the lower latching arm on the latch anchorage may not meet the required material strength.

Consequence Summary: If the child seat is connected to the vehicle using the latch anchorage, in the event of a vehicle crash, the child seat may detach from its lower anchorage, possibly resulting in serious injury to the child occupant.

Corrective Action: Mercedes-benz will offer a full refund. please mention the recall campaign #2004 120005. the recall is expected to begin during december/january 2004/2005. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6sw6_5ndb.eiad

NHTSA ID: 04C005000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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