Defect Description For Recall
These Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) Child Restraint Systems, Manufactured From March 15 To August 1, 2002 With 6 Panel Wellington Webbing Harnesses, Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, “Child Restraint Systems.” The Uv Stabilizer Used In The Webbing May Not Adequately Protect It From Deterioration By Ultraviolet Rays.
Make Of Vehicle
COSCO
Model Of Vehicle
HI BACK 02443PRI
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02C053000
Component Description
Child Seat:Harness:Strap/Webbing
Effect Of Defect
If The Webbing Is Exposed To Significant Amounts Of Sunlight, It Could Degrade. If The Webbing Strength Degrades More Than Allowed By The Standard It May Not Provide Sufficient ProteCTIon To A Child In A Crash, Causing An Increased 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 Harnesses 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
20020315
End Of Manufacture
20020801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
54400
Date Owners Notified
20100216
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Dorel Juvenile Group
Date Report Received
20020925
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213