Babyhood Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #83C006000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 83C006000 by Babyhood Industries, Inc.. Includes 5,000 affected units, EQUIPMENT:CHILD SEAT, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Equipment fails to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems", since the buckle may disengage during a vehicle frontal impact, allowing excessive motion of the infant. Incorrect threading of the shoulder harness leads to unbuckling.
Corrective Action
Manufacturer has supplied owners with instructions on rethreading the harness to the correct arrangement. The owner also has the option of taking the infant restraint seat to the dealer for rethreading instead of doing it himself.