9999 COSCO ARRIVA Recalls (3)

Campaign:
97C008000 on 04/03/1997
Component:
Child seat:harness buckle:infant
Manufactured:
02/28/1995 - 05/30/1995
Affected:
34,580
Defect:
Equipment description: arriva infant seat, model number 02-751, manufactured from march 1, 1995 through may 31, 1995. separation of the buckle latch release button and spring from the latch release housing assembly.
Consequence:
The seat will become inoperative as the user will not be able to reinsert the spring and red latch release button properly into the housing.
Correction:
Cosco will replace the entire latch release assembly.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during april 1997.note:owners who do not receive the free latch release assembly and instructions within a reasonable time should contact cosco at 1-800-221-6736.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.( previous recall number 97e008000)

Campaign:
99C022000 on 07/07/1999
Component:
Child seat:handle (infant)
Manufactured:
02/28/1995 - 09/08/1997
Affected:
670,000
Defect:
Equipment description: infant car seats/carriers with manufacture date codes between 030195 through 090997. the arriva model numbers are 02-665, 02-732, 02-756, 02-729, 02-733, 02-757, 02-731, and 02-751. the turnabout model numbers are 02-667, 02-758, 02-759, 02-760, 02-761, 02-762, 02-763, 02-764, and 02-765. when used as an infant carrier, the handle locks on each side of the seat can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward.
Consequence:
When this happens, the infant could fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.
Correction:
Cosco will provide owners with a free repair kit that will make the handle stronger.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin july 8, 1999.owners who do not receive the free repair kit within a reasonable time should contact cosco at 1-800-221-6736. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).( previous recall number 99e022000)

Campaign:
00C008000 on 02/06/2000
Component:
Child seat
Manufactured:
03/30/1999 - 04/06/1999
Affected:
815
Defect:
Equipment description: cosco 02-729-ted arriva infant child restraints manufactured from march 31 through april 7, 1999. some of these units were produced without an air bag warning label. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 213, "child restraint systems."
Consequence:
The child restraint could possibly be placed in an incorrect seating position.
Correction:
Manufacturer will mail corrected labels and installation instructions.
Notes:
Owner notification began april 27, 2000.owners who do not receive the free remedy kit within a reasonable time should contact cosco at1-800-221-6736. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).( previous recall number 00e008000)

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