Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Roundabout Convertible Child Restraints, Model 161, Manufactured Between January 13 And March 14, 1999. The Shells Manufactured During This Time May Have Been Improperly Molded And Could Allow Higher Head Excursions Than Allowed By Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, “Child Restraint Systems.” An Insufficient Parting Line Bond In The Area Of The Harness Adjuster Attachment May Lead To Adjuster Movement Under Crash Loads That Could Allow A Child’S Head To Move Further Than The Permitted Limits.
Make Of Vehicle
BRITAX
Model Of Vehicle
161 (ROUNDABOUT)
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
00C034000
Component Description
Child Seat
Effect Of Defect
In A Crash, Additional Head Movement Could Allow A Child’S Head To Strike Something In The Vehicle And Lead To Injury.
Fix Defect
Consumers With The Affected Seats Are Being Instructed To Contact Britax In Order To Receive A Free Repair Kit.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990113
End Of Manufacture
19990314
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
9922
Date Owners Notified
20000609
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Date Report Received
20000616
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213