Chicco Usa, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08C007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08C007000 by Chicco Usa, Inc.. Includes 18,000 affected units, REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS/BASE LATCH, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Chicco usa, inc. Is recalling approximately 18,000 bases used in keyfit and keyfit 30 rear-facing child restraint systems and in cortina travel systems, and stand-alone bases for these systems purchased separately, that were manufactured between february 26 and march 17, 2008. some of these bases have a defect that can prevent the base from being tightly secured to a vehicle when the lower latch attachments are used as a method of installation. specifically, when a defective base is installed with the lower latch attachment straps, the webbing used to tighten the base to the vehicle seat can slip through the adjustment lock.

Corrective Action

Chicco will notify all owners of the bases manufactured during the covered period of the defect and provide a free replacement base. to ensure that the affected units are removed from use, chicco will request the consumer to cut the lower latch connectors from the base and return them to chicco in a pre-paid envelope. chicco will then send the consumer a replacement base. caregivers are being advised that they can continue to use the old base with the vehicle's safety belts until they receive a replacement. the recall began on june 3, 2008. owners may contact chicco toll-free at 1-800-807-8817.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08C007000

Manufacturer: Chicco Usa, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-06-02T00:00:00

Subject: Rear facing child restraint systems/base latch

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 18,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Chicco usa, inc. Is recalling approximately 18,000 bases used in keyfit and keyfit 30 rear-facing child restraint systems and in cortina travel systems, and stand-alone bases for these systems purchased separately, that were manufactured between february 26 and march 17, 2008. some of these bases have a defect that can prevent the base from being tightly secured to a vehicle when the lower latch attachments are used as a method of installation. specifically, when a defective base is installed with the lower latch attachment straps, the webbing used to tighten the base to the vehicle seat can slip through the adjustment lock.

Consequence Summary: If the webbing were to slip during a vehicle crash, the base could move, possibly increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Chicco will notify all owners of the bases manufactured during the covered period of the defect and provide a free replacement base. to ensure that the affected units are removed from use, chicco will request the consumer to cut the lower latch connectors from the base and return them to chicco in a pre-paid envelope. chicco will then send the consumer a replacement base. caregivers are being advised that they can continue to use the old base with the vehicle's safety belts until they receive a replacement. the recall began on june 3, 2008. owners may contact chicco toll-free at 1-800-807-8817.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08C007000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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