Combi Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05C001000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05C001000 by Combi Usa, Inc.. Includes 6,009 affected units, FMVSS 213/LOWER LATCH ANCHORAGE BELT SEPARATION, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain combi usa avatar convertible child restraints, model no. 8100. in a vehicle crash, the latch lower anchorage belt assembly can fail and separate when used in the rear-facing mode. these seats fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, child restraint systems.
Corrective Action
Combi will notify its customers and provide a free repair kit. in the meanwhile, combi usa is instructing the owners to only use the seat with the lap belt. the recall began on july, 14, 2005. owners may contact combi at 1-800-992-6624.