Key Takeaway

BRITAX/FMVSS 213/TETHER BRACKET SEPARATION by BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC. was recalled on November 19, 2001. What to do: CONSUMERS WITH THE AFFECTED SEATS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT BRITAX IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A FREE REPAIR KIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 29,...

NHTSA Ongoing

BRITAX/FMVSS 213/TETHER BRACKET SEPARATION

Recalled: November 19, 2001 ~4,959 units affected 01C058

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ADVANTAGE CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINTS, MODEL E9022, WITH PRODUCTION DATES FROM MARCH 5 TO JULY 26, 2001. THE TETHER BRACKETS USED DURING THE AFFECTED PERIOD MAY ALLOW ONE OF THE TETHER ATTACHMENTS TO SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT SHELL IN A VEHICLE CRASH. SEPARATION OF ONE OF THE TETHER BRACKETS FROM THE SEAT SHELL COULD CAUSE INCREASED HEAD EXCURSION. THESE SEATS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."

Injuries / Consequence

IN A CRASH, THE SHELL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT SHELL ATTACHMENT POINT AND ALLOW HALF OF THE TETHER TO COME LOOSE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY.

Remedy

CONSUMERS WITH THE AFFECTED SEATS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT BRITAX IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A FREE REPAIR KIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BRITAX CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-427-4829.

Products Affected

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Company Information

BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC.

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: CONSUMERS WITH THE AFFECTED SEATS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT BRITAX IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A FREE REPAIR KIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY...

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