Defect Description For Recall
Certain Britax Marathon Child Restraint Systems, Models E9L06, E9W06, And E906, Manufactured From May 23 Through July 28, 2006. During Testing, The Tether Hook Opened Which Fails To Conform To The Dynamic Performance And Child Restraint System Integrity Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, Child Restraint Systems.
Make Of Vehicle
BRITAX
Model Of Vehicle
E906 (MARATHON)
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06C004000
Component Description
Child Seat:Tether: Strap/Webbing
Effect Of Defect
Under Certain CircuMSTances, If A Child Exceeds 50 Pounds And The Vehicle Manufacturer Allows Use Of The Top Tether Above 50 Pounds, Upon Vehicle Impact, The Top Tether Hook May Open And Have The Potential To Release From The Tether Anchor. In The Event Of A Crash, The Child May Move Forward Further Than Allowed Under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. If This Were To Occur, There Is A Risk Of Potential Injury To The Child.
Fix Defect
Britax Will Notify All Registered Owners And Provide A Repair Kit Along With InstruCTIons Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin On October 22, 2007. Owners Can Contact Britax At 1-800-683-2045 Or Visit Their Website At Www.Marathonrecall.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060523
End Of Manufacture
20060728
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
34355
Date Owners Notified
20071022
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060925
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213