Britax Child Safety, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08C010000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08C010000 by Britax Child Safety, Inc.. Includes 31,492 affected units, HARNESS STRAPS, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Britax is recalling certain frontier child restraint systems, models e9l54e7 (frontier red rock), e9l54h6 (frontier rushmore), e9l54h7 (frontier pink sky), e9l54m6 (frontier canyon), and e9l5490 (frontier sahara), manufactured between april 1 and september 18, 2008. if the harness straps are loosened using one strap at a time, then the harness straps may become detached from the metal yoke located on the back of the child seat.

Corrective Action

Britax will mail the consumer notice and remedy kits to all registered owners free of charge. owners who have not registered their seats with britax must call britax at 1-800-683-2045 and request a kit. the recall began on december 17, 2008. information and instructions related to the campaign will be posted on the britax website at <a href=http://www.britaxusa.com>http://www.britaxusa.com</a> no later than december 17, 2008. owners with other questions can contact britax at 1-800-683-2045.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08C010000

Manufacturer: Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-12-11T00:00:00

Subject: Harness straps

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 31,492

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: Britax is recalling certain frontier child restraint systems, models e9l54e7 (frontier red rock), e9l54h6 (frontier rushmore), e9l54h7 (frontier pink sky), e9l54m6 (frontier canyon), and e9l5490 (frontier sahara), manufactured between april 1 and september 18, 2008. if the harness straps are loosened using one strap at a time, then the harness straps may become detached from the metal yoke located on the back of the child seat.

Consequence Summary: Should the harness straps become detached, the child will not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in an increased risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Britax will mail the consumer notice and remedy kits to all registered owners free of charge. owners who have not registered their seats with britax must call britax at 1-800-683-2045 and request a kit. the recall began on december 17, 2008. information and instructions related to the campaign will be posted on the britax website at <a href=http://www.britaxusa.com>http://www.britaxusa.com</a> no later than december 17, 2008. owners with other questions can contact britax at 1-800-683-2045.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08C010000

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