Defect Description For Recall
Certain Britax Companion Rear Facing Infant Only Child Restraint Systems, Model E9L14, Manufactured Between October 27, 2003, And June 6, 2004. Due To An Incorrect Assembly Of Some Of The Infant Carriers, Tabs On The Bottom Of The Carrier May Not Be Properly Seated. These Child Restraints Fail To Conform To The Frontal Impact Crash Requirement Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, Child Restraint Systems.
Make Of Vehicle
BRITAX
Model Of Vehicle
E9L14 (COMPANION)
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06C002000
Component Description
Child Seat
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, The Carrier Would Rotate Beyond The Limit Required By Law, Possibly Resulting In Serious Injury Or Even Death To The Child.
Fix Defect
Britax Will Notify All Registered Owners And Instruct Owners To Inspect The Bottom Of The Carrier For Incorrect Assembly. If The Carrier Has An Incorrect Assembly, Britax Will Replace The Carrier And The Base Free Of Charge. If The Carrier Has An Incorrect Assembly, Owners Are Advised That They May Continue Using The Carrier Without The Base Until They Receive A New Restraint System. Proper InstruCTIons On Installing The Carrier In The Car Without The Base Are Provided In The Product Users’ Guide. Installation InstruCTIons Are Also Available Online At Www.Britaxusa.Com. The Recall Is Expected To Begin On September 29, 2006. Owners May Contact Britax’S Toll-Free Number At 1-888-427-4829.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20031031
End Of Manufacture
20040606
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
2698
Date Owners Notified
20060929
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060912
Make Campaign Number
BCS #090601
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213