Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BRITAX
Model Of Vehicle
101 (FREEWAY)
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
97C012000
Component Description
Child Seat
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Provided With A New Buckle Button And Installation InstruCTIons.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960601
End Of Manufacture
19970418
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
8000
Date Owners Notified
19970515
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Date Report Received
19970414
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213