Defect Description For Recall
Certain Combi USA Avatar Convertible Child Restraints, Model No. 8100. In A Vehicle Crash, The Latch Lower Anchorage Belt Assembly Can Fail And Separate When Used In The Rear-Facing Mode. These Seats Fail To Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, Child Restraint Systems.
Make Of Vehicle
COMBI
Model Of Vehicle
8100 (AVATAR)
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
05C001000
Component Description
Child Seat:Latch Strap
Effect Of Defect
Should The Latch Fail In A Vehicle Crash, The Child Could Be Seriously Injured.
Fix Defect
Combi Will Notify Its Customers And Provide A Free Repair Kit. In The Meanwhile, Combi USA Is InstruCTIng The Owners To Only Use The Seat With The Lap Belt. The Recall Began On July, 14, 2005. Owners May Contact Combi At 1-800-992-6624.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Combi Usa, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20031101
End Of Manufacture
20040531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
6009
Date Owners Notified
20050714
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Combi Usa, Inc.
Date Report Received
20050414
Make Campaign Number
0405AVA-01
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213