Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) Child Restraint Systems, Manufactured From January 1, 2000, Through September 30, 2001, The Tether Webbing Fails To Conform To The Abrasion Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, “Child Restraint Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
COSCO
Model Of Vehicle
ALPHA/OMEGA 02531
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02C026000
Component Description
Child Seat
Effect Of Defect
If The Webbing Is Exposed To A Significant Amount Of Abrasion, It Could Degrade. If The Webbing Degrades More Than Permitted By The Standard, It May Not Provide Sufficient ProteCTIon To A Child In A Crash, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Child.
Fix Defect
DJG’S Petition For Relief From Remedy Based On Its Belief That The Noncompliance Was Inconsequential To Motor Vehicle Safety Was Denied By Nhtsa On January 5, 2010. Accordingly, DJG Will Conduct A Safety Recall Campaign. It Will Notify Registered Owners And Provide Free Replacement Kits For The Tether Along With Repair InstruCTIons. The Safety Recall Began On February 16, 2010. Owners May Call DJG Toll-Free At 1-866-690-2539.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dorel Juvenile Group
Start Of Manufacture
20000101
End Of Manufacture
20010930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
3957826
Date Owners Notified
20100216
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Cosco, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020422
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213