Britax Child Safety, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97C012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97C012000 by Britax Child Safety, Inc.. Includes 8,000 affected units, BRITAX/FMVSS 213, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The minimum force required to release the belt buckle could be less than the minimum buckle force required in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." a child could have an easier time opening the buckle.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with a new buckle button and installation instructions.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97C012000

Manufacturer: Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-04-14T00:00:00

Subject: Britax/fmvss 213

Component: Child Seat

Potentially Affected Units: 8,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Child Seat

Defect Summary: The minimum force required to release the belt buckle could be less than the minimum buckle force required in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." a child could have an easier time opening the buckle.

Consequence Summary: If a child releases the buckle and then the vehicle is involved in a crash, the child would not be protected by the restraint system and could be injured.

Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with a new buckle button and installation instructions.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 97C012000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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