Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
BRITAX
Model Of Vehicle
E9022 (ADVANTAGE)
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
01C058000
Component Description
Child Seat
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20010305
End Of Manufacture
20010726
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
4959
Date Owners Notified
20011129
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Date Report Received
20011109
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
213
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
571