Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Sidekick Child Booster Seats, Model Nos. 244 Manufactured From April 23, 1996 Through May 20, 1997. These Seats Do Not Comply With Fmvss No. 213, “Child Restraint Systems,” Which Limits Head Injury Criteria. In Recent Tests On Some Of These Booster Seats, The Head Injury Criteria Scored More Than Allowed By This Standard.
Make Of Vehicle
EVENFLO
Model Of Vehicle
244 (SIDEKICK)
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
97C020000
Component Description
Child Seat:Shield Assembly
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, There Is A Risk Of Injury To The Seat Occupant.
Fix Defect
Evenflo Will Reimburse Owners Either Completely Or Partially Depending On Whether The Seat Can Be Used By The Owner’S Child. Owners Are Advised To Use The Sidekick Booster Seat Only As A Belt Positioner. When Used As A Belt Positioner, The Sidekick Must Be Used Without Its Front Shield And Only In Vehicles Equipped With A Three Point Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt System.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Evenflo Company, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960423
End Of Manufacture
19970520
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
35856
Date Owners Notified
19971009
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Evenflo Company, Inc.
Date Report Received
19970623
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213