Defect Description For Recall
In Some Automobiles The Rear Of The Vehicle Seat May Interfer With The Operation Of The Recline Adjustment Latching Mechanism On The Child Restraint In The Infant (Rear Facing) Position. Should The Adjustment Latch Be Held In The Released (Unlocked) Position During An Accident, The Gt1000 Will Not Provide Occupant ProteCTIon As Specified By Fmvss No. 213. Consequence Of Defect: An Unlatched Seat That Has The Adjustment Release Handle Held In The Released Position Could Cause Serious Injury To The Occupant Of The Restraint And To Other Occupants Of The Automobile If The Vehicle Is Involved In An Accident.
Make Of Vehicle
GRACO
Model Of Vehicle
GT1000
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
86C006000
Component Description
Child Seat
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Consumers Will Install A Guard Provided By The Manufacturer In Kit Form That Will Prevent The Seat From Interfering With The Recline Adjustment Lever. Note: For Further InstruCTIons Concerning The CorreCTIve Action On This Child Seat, Model Gt1000 Manufactured Between January 1985 And January 1986, Call Graco Toll Free Number 1 800 345 4109, Pennsylvania Residents Call Collect, 215-286-5951.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Graco Children’S Products
Start Of Manufacture
19850101
End Of Manufacture
19860101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
62352
Date Owners Notified
19860428
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Graco Children’S Products, Inc.
Date Report Received
19860428
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213