Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Child Restraint Seats, Model Numbers Beginning With 219, 224, 225, And 229 Manufactured From October 14, 1996 Through February 6, 1997. These Seats Do Not Comply With Fmvss No. 213, “Child Restraint Systems,” Which Limits Head Excursion.
Make Of Vehicle
EVENFLO
Model Of Vehicle
249 (Champion/SCOUT/TROOPER)
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
97C019000
Component Description
Child Seat:Tether: Strap/Webbing
Effect Of Defect
Slippage Of The Harness Webbing Can Occur Which Can Result In Loosening Of The Harness Straps During A Vehicle Crash Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Seat Occupant.
Fix Defect
Evenflo Will Provide A Harness Adjuster Retrofit Kit And Detailed InstruCTIons To Owners.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Evenflo Company, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19961014
End Of Manufacture
19970206
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
150195
Date Owners Notified
19970714
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Evenflo Company, Inc.
Date Report Received
19970623
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213