Britax E9031 (Super Elite) – 05C004000

Defect Description For Recall

Certain Britax Super Elite Child Restraint Systems, Model E9031, Manufactured Between April 2001 And August 2002. The Adjuster Assembly Can Stick In The Open Position Which May Result In A Loose Harness.

Make Of Vehicle

BRITAX

Model Of Vehicle

E9031 (SUPER ELITE)

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

05C004000

Component Description

Child Seat:Harness:Strap/Webbing

Effect Of Defect

If The Harness Is Loose While In Operation, The Child May Not Be Properly Protected In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, Possibly Resulting In Serious Injury.

Fix Defect

Parts Are Now Available. Registered Owners Will Automatically Be Sent A Repair Kit Along With Repair InstruCTIons. In The Meantime, Customers Should Continue To Use The Seat But Check That The Harness Is Secure Before Each Use. The Recall Began On June 24, 2005. Owners May Contact Britax Toll Free At 800-683-2045 Or Visit Britax’S Website At Www.Britaxusa.Com.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20010401

End Of Manufacture

20020831

Type Of Vehicle Recall

C

Number Affected

11439

Date Owners Notified

20050624

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Date Report Received

20050509

Make Campaign Number

BCS# 050501

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard