CERTAIN BRITAX BOULEVARD CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, MODEL E9L57, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1 THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2006. DURING TESTING, THE TETHER HOOK OPENED WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE AND CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INTEGRITY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.
Britax Child Safety – FMVSS 213/TETHER HOOK
| Report Received Date | 09/25/2006 |
| NHTSA ID | 06C003000 |
| Consequence Summary | IF THE TOP TETHER HOOK OPENS DURING A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINT COULD CHANGE FROM AN UPRIGHT TO A RECLINED POSITION INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD. |
| Corrective Action | REGISTERED OWNERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE LABELS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS ADVISING CAREGIVERS TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE TOP TETHER WHEN THE CHILD REACHES 50 LBS. NON-REGISTERED OWNERS CAN OBTAIN LABELS BY CONTACTING BRITAX AT 1-888-427-4829 EXT. 260. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2006. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 24263 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=06C003000) |
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