Defect Description For Recall
Certain Britax Boulevard Child Restraint Systems, Model E9L57, Manufactured From March 1 Through August 1, 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
E9W57 (BOULEVARD)
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06C003000
Component Description
Child Seat:Tether: Strap/Webbing
Effect Of Defect
If The Top Tether Hook Opens During A Crash, The Child Restraint Could Change From An Upright To A Reclined Position Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Child.
Fix Defect
Registered Owners Will Automatically Receive Labels Along With InstruCTIons Advising Caregivers To Discontinue Use Of The Top Tether When The Child Reaches 50 Lbs. Non-Registered Owners Can Obtain Labels By ContActing Britax At 1-888-427-4829 Ext. 260. The Recall Began On November 22, 2006.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060301
End Of Manufacture
20060801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
24263
Date Owners Notified
20061122
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