Britax E9L54E7 (Frontier) – 08C010000

Defect Description For Recall

Britax Is Recalling Certain Frontier Child Restraint Systems, Models E9L54E7 (Frontier Red Rock), E9L54H6 (Frontier Rushmore), E9L54H7 (Frontier Pink Sky), E9L54M6 (Frontier Canyon), And E9L5490 (Frontier Sahara), Manufactured Between April 1 And September 18, 2008. If The Harness Straps Are Loosened Using One Strap At A Time, Then The Harness Straps May Become Detached From The Metal Yoke Located On The Back Of The Child Seat.

Make Of Vehicle

BRITAX

Model Of Vehicle

E9L54E7 (FRONTIER)

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

08C010000

Component Description

Child Seat:Harness:Strap/Webbing

Effect Of Defect

Should The Harness Straps Become Detached, The Child Will Not Be Properly Restrained, Possibly Resulting In An Increased Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Britax Will Mail The Consumer Notice And Remedy Kits To All Registered Owners Free Of Charge. Owners Who Have Not Registered Their Seats With Britax Must Call Britax At 1-800-683-2045 And Request A Kit. The Recall Began On December 17, 2008. Information And InstruCTIons Related To The Campaign Will Be Posted On The Britax Website At Http://Www.Britaxusa.Com No Later Than December 17, 2008. Owners With Other Questions Can Contact Britax At 1-800-683-2045.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20080401

End Of Manufacture

20080918

Type Of Vehicle Recall

C

Number Affected

31492

Date Owners Notified

20081217

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Date Report Received

20081211

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard