Combi Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08C004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08C004000 by Combi Usa, Inc.. Includes 67,167 affected units, SEAT AND BASE SEPARATION, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Combi is recalling 67,167 centre, centre arb, and shuttle infant child restraint systems, model nos. 8065, 8074, 8086, 8087, and 8520, and associated travel systems, model nos. 4400, 4515, and 4520, that contain centre and shuttle car seat models. this recall includes the entire production of these models from october 2005 through december 2007. in the event of a frontal crash, the car seat could potentially become separated from its base.

Corrective Action

Owners should contact combi to obtain a free retrofit kit. until the caregiver receives the free retrofit kit, combi recommends that the car seat be used without the base. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact combi consumer relations department at 1-800-543-7734 or visit their website at www.combi-intl.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08C004000

Manufacturer: Combi Usa, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-02-28T00:00:00

Subject: Seat and base separation

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 67,167

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 0208CTR-01

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Combi is recalling 67,167 centre, centre arb, and shuttle infant child restraint systems, model nos. 8065, 8074, 8086, 8087, and 8520, and associated travel systems, model nos. 4400, 4515, and 4520, that contain centre and shuttle car seat models. this recall includes the entire production of these models from october 2005 through december 2007. in the event of a frontal crash, the car seat could potentially become separated from its base.

Consequence Summary: Should the seat separate from the base in a crash, the child will not be adequately protected possibly resulting in injury.

Corrective Action: Owners should contact combi to obtain a free retrofit kit. until the caregiver receives the free retrofit kit, combi recommends that the car seat be used without the base. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact combi consumer relations department at 1-800-543-7734 or visit their website at www.combi-intl.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08C004000

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