Britax Child Safety, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06C004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06C004000 by Britax Child Safety, Inc.. Includes 34,355 affected units, FMVSS 213/TETHER HOOK, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain britax marathon child restraint systems, models e9l06, e9w06, and e906, manufactured from may 23 through july 28, 2006. during testing, the tether hook opened which fails to conform to the dynamic performance and child restraint system integrity requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, child restraint systems.

Corrective Action

Britax will notify all registered owners and provide a repair kit along with instructions free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on october 22, 2007. owners can contact britax at 1-800-683-2045 or visit their website at www.marathonrecall.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06C004000

Manufacturer: Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-09-25T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 213/tether hook

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 34,355

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Certain britax marathon child restraint systems, models e9l06, e9w06, and e906, manufactured from may 23 through july 28, 2006. during testing, the tether hook opened which fails to conform to the dynamic performance and child restraint system integrity requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, child restraint systems.

Consequence Summary: Under certain circumstances, if a child exceeds 50 pounds and the vehicle manufacturer allows use of the top tether above 50 pounds, upon vehicle impact, the top tether hook may open and have the potential to release from the tether anchor. in the event of a crash, the child may move forward further than allowed under federal motor vehicle safety standard 213. if this were to occur, there is a risk of potential injury to the child.

Corrective Action: Britax will notify all registered owners and provide a repair kit along with instructions free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on october 22, 2007. owners can contact britax at 1-800-683-2045 or visit their website at www.marathonrecall.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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