Defect Description For Recall
Baby Trend Is Recalling 5,787 Latch-Loc Car Seats, Models MagnUM 6439, Galaxy 6481, Silverado 6448, And 6400S Stand Alone Bases, Manufactured Between May 14, 2007 And April 1, 2008. Incorrect Steel Was Used On The Latch Connector Locking Pawl.
Make Of Vehicle
BABY TREND
Model Of Vehicle
6400 RIGID LATCH-LOC BASE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08C008000
Component Description
Child Seat:Base (Infant)
Effect Of Defect
The Latch Connector Locking Pawl Can Crack Allowing The Child Safety Seat Base To Detach From The Vehicle’S Latch Anchors During A Severe Crash. This Can Result In The Seat Failing To Provide The Proper ProteCTIon For Its Occupant.
Fix Defect
Baby Trend Will Notify Owners And Replace The Base Free Of Charge. Only Rigid Latch-Loc Model Child Restraints Are Involved In This Recall. The Recall Began On August 11, 2008. Owners Can Contact Baby Trend Toll-Free At 1-800-328-7363.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Baby Trend Inc.,
Start Of Manufacture
20070514
End Of Manufacture
20080401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
5787
Date Owners Notified
20080811
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Baby Trend, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080623
Make Campaign Number
6400