9999 BRITAX E9022 (ADVANTAGE) Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 01C058000 on 11/18/2001
- Component:
- Child seat
- Manufactured:
- 03/04/2001 - 07/25/2001
- Affected:
- 4,959
- Defect:
- Equipment description: advantage convertible child restraints, model e9022, with production dates from march 5 to july 26, 2001. the tether brackets used during the affected period may allow one of the tether attachments to separate from the seat shell in a vehicle crash. separation of one of the tether brackets from the seat shell could cause increased head excursion. these seats do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."
- Consequence:
- In a crash, the shell may separate from the seat shell attachment point and allow half of the tether to come loose possibly resulting in injury.
- Correction:
- Consumers with the affected seats are being instructed to contact britax in order to receive a free repair kit. owner notification began november 29, 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact britax customer service at 1-888-427-4829.
- Notes:
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).( previous recall number 01e058000)
- Campaign:
- 01C003000 on 12/19/2001
- Component:
- Child seat
- Manufactured:
- 10/04/2000 - 10/04/2001
- Affected:
- 128,328
- Defect:
- This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. customary advisory: this advisory pertains to britax child seats, models freeway #101, freeway plus #e9000, roundabout #e9002, advantage #e9022, roundabout w/head pad # e9033. in certain circumstances, the large red button may be contacted by the child and opened.
- Consequence:
- If the buckle becomes unlatched, the child may not be restrained in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Customers will receive a free buckle cover and easy to install instructions. owner notification is expected to begin during december 2000 of january 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact britax customer service at 1-704-409-1700, prompt 2.
- Notes:
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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