Carry handle may crack and fracture
Defect Summary
Britax child safety, inc. (britax) is recalling certain b-safe 35 child seats, models e9lu65m, e9lu65p, e9lu63f, e9lu66r, e9ls63f and exlu65m, b-safe 35 elite child seats, models e9ls55t, e9ls56p, e9ls55u, e9ls66c and e9ls65u, and b-safe 35 travel systems, models s914900, s915400, s915200, s921900 and s01635200, manufactured october 1, 2014, to july 1, 2015. the affected child restraints have handles that may develop cracks in, under, and around, the carry handle grip. the cracks may lead to the handle fracturing and the seat falling while being carried.
Safety Consequence
If the seat falls, there is an increased risk of injury to the infant in the child restraint.
Corrective Action
Britax will notify all registered owners, and will ship them a remedy kit that includes a carry handle reinforcing bracket, free of charge. the recall began on january 21, 2016. owners may contact britax customer service at 1-800-683-2045 or britax.recall@britax.com. please note: this does not affect the safety performance of the seat when used in a motor vehicle. It is safe for consumers to continue to use their car seat when secured in a vehicle or on a stroller. The car seat should not be lifted or carried by the carry handle until the remedy kit has been installed.
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FAQ: Recall 16C001000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16C001000?
NHTSA recall 16C001000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on January 8, 2016. It addresses: Carry handle may crack and fracture. The recall affects approximately 71,454 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Britax Child Safety, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16C001000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.