Britax Child Safety, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06C002000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06C002000 by Britax Child Safety, Inc.. Includes 2,698 affected units, FMVSS 213/INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED CARRIER, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain britax companion rear facing infant only child restraint systems, model e9l14, manufactured between october 27, 2003, and june 6, 2004. due to an incorrect assembly of some of the infant carriers, tabs on the bottom of the carrier may not be properly seated. these child restraints fail to conform to the frontal impact crash requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, child restraint systems.

Corrective Action

Britax will notify all registered owners and instruct owners to inspect the bottom of the carrier for incorrect assembly. if the carrier has an incorrect assembly, britax will replace the carrier and the base free of charge. if the carrier has an incorrect assembly, owners are advised that they may continue using the carrier without the base until they receive a new restraint system. proper instructions on installing the carrier in the car without the base are provided in the product users' guide. installation instructions are also available online at www.britaxusa.com. the recall is expected to begin on september 29, 2006. owners may contact britax's toll-free number at 1-888-427-4829.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06C002000

Manufacturer: Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-09-12T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 213/incorrectly assembled carrier

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 2,698

Details

MFR Campaign Number: BCS #090601

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Certain britax companion rear facing infant only child restraint systems, model e9l14, manufactured between october 27, 2003, and june 6, 2004. due to an incorrect assembly of some of the infant carriers, tabs on the bottom of the carrier may not be properly seated. these child restraints fail to conform to the frontal impact crash requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, child restraint systems.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, the carrier would rotate beyond the limit required by law, possibly resulting in serious injury or even death to the child.

Corrective Action: Britax will notify all registered owners and instruct owners to inspect the bottom of the carrier for incorrect assembly. if the carrier has an incorrect assembly, britax will replace the carrier and the base free of charge. if the carrier has an incorrect assembly, owners are advised that they may continue using the carrier without the base until they receive a new restraint system. proper instructions on installing the carrier in the car without the base are provided in the product users' guide. installation instructions are also available online at www.britaxusa.com. the recall is expected to begin on september 29, 2006. owners may 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

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NHTSA ID: 06C002000

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Created At: 1742808662

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