9999 BRITAX E9031 (SUPER ELITE) Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 03C008000 on 09/30/2003
- Component:
- Child seat
- Manufactured:
- 04/24/2001 - 02/14/2002
- Affected:
- 2,689
- Defect:
- Super elite youth restraints, model no. e9031, with production dates from april 25, 2001, through february 15, 2002, fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." vehicle crash forces could cause the child's head to move further forward than allowed by the standard.
- Consequence:
- This additional head movement could allow a child's head to strike something in the vehicle, causing injury.
- Correction:
- Owners will receive a free replacement harness system along with instructions including tpe pads (also known as hugs harness ultra-guard system). all consumers who returned a registration card to britax will automatically receive the free replacement. owner notification begans october 3, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact britax's toll-free number 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).
- Campaign:
- 05C004000 on 05/11/2005
- Component:
- Child seat: harness
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/2001 - 08/30/2002
- Affected:
- 11,439
- Defect:
- Certain britax super elite child restraint systems, model e9031, manufactured between april 2001 and august 2002. the adjuster assembly can stick in the open position which may result in a loose harness.
- Consequence:
- If the harness is loose while in operation, the child may not be properly protected in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury.
- Correction:
- Parts are now available. registered owners will automatically be sent a repair kit along with repair instructions. in the meantime, customers should continue to use the seat but check that the harness is secure before each use. the recall began on june 24, 2005. owners may contact britax toll free at 800-683-2045 or visit britax's website at www.britaxusa.com.
- Notes:
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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