Defect Description For Recall
This Is Not A Safety Recall In Accordance With Federal Regulation 573. However, It Is Deemed A Product Improvement Campaign By The Agency. The Shoulder Belts May Not Be Properly Located When The Child Is Placed In The Restraint. The Velcro Seat Belt Guide On These Booster Seats Helps Achieve Seat Belt Placement In All Cases.
Make Of Vehicle
DOWNUNDER
Model Of Vehicle
KANGAROO
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
97X001000
Component Description
Child Seat:Harness Retainer/Chest Clip
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, The Occupant May Not Be Properly Restrained Causing Increased Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Downunder Is Providing Revised InstruCTIons To All Owners Of Kangaroo Boosters To Help Clarify Shoulder Belt Placement. For Owners Of Kangaroo Booster Model #3 (Models Without The Velcro Shoulder Belt Positioner), A Velcro Shoulder Belt Positioner Will Be Sent To Upgrade These Boosters.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Downunder Design, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
X
Number Affected
47800
Date Owners Notified
19970514
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Downunder Design, Inc.
Date Report Received
19970208
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213