Defect Description For Recall
Recaro Child Safety Llc (Recaro) Is Recalling Certain Recaro Prosport Model 385 Child Restraints, Manufactured From June 16, 2010, Through January 31, 2013. When The Affected Child Seats Are Installed With The Latch Lower Anchors Only (Without The Top Tether), The Child’S Head Can Move Excessively, Increasing The Risk Of Injury. As Such, These Seats Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, “Child Restraint Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
RECARO
Model Of Vehicle
PROSPORT
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
13C001000
Component Description
Child Seat:Tether: Connector/Clip
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Child Restraint Could Fail To Protect The Child From ContActing Interior Surfaces Of The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Recaro Will Notify Registered Owners And Will Provide, At No Cost, A Label To Affix Over The Existing Information Label And A Complete Set Of New InstruCTIons Informing Owners To Discontinue Use Of The Latch System When The Weight Of The Child Reaches 40 Pounds. The Campaign Began On September 26, 2014. Owners May Contact Recaro At 1-888-973-2276.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Recaro Child Safety, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20100616
End Of Manufacture
20130131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
C
Number Affected
39181
Date Owners Notified
20140926
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Recaro Child Safety, Llc
Date Report Received
20130212
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213