Graco Children's Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #86C006000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86C006000 by Graco Children's Products, Inc.. Includes 62,352 affected units, EQUIPMENT:CHILD SEAT, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
In some automobiles the rear of the vehicle seat may interfer with the operation of the recline adjustment latching mechanism on the child restraint in the infant (rear facing) position. should the adjustment latch be held in the released (unlocked) position during an accident, the gt1000 will not provide occupant protection as specified by fmvss no. 213. consequence of defect: an unlatched seat that has the adjustment release handle held in the released position could cause serious injury to the occupant of the restraint and to other occupants of the automobile if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
Corrective Action
Consumers will install a guard provided by the manufacturer in kit form that will prevent the seat from interfering with the recline adjustment lever. note: for further instructions concerning the corrective action on this child seat, model gt1000 manufactured between january 1985 and january 1986, call graco toll free number 1 800 345 4109, pennsylvania residents call collect, 215-286-5951.