Campaign 12C-001

Harness adjuster can detach from the seat shell

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Defect summary

BRITAX IS RECALLING CERTAIN CHAPERONE INFANT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2011. THE HARNESS ADJUSTER CAN DETACH FROM THE SEAT SHELL.

Consequence

SHOULD THE HARNESS ADJUSTER DETACH FROM THE SEAT, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

BRITAX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPAIR KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL AND MAILING OF THE KITS BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2012. ANY SEATS ON WHICH THE HARNESS ADJUSTER HAS DETACHED WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRITAX AT 1-888-427-4829 OR VISIT WWW.CHAPERONERECALL.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 12C001000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 12C-001
MakeModelModel years
BritaxChaperone E9L692J Blk/silYear not stated
BritaxChaperone E9L692K (RED)Year not stated
BritaxChaperone E9L692L CowmoofYear not stated
BritaxChaperone E9L692M GreenYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.