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| C |
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refers to a child seat |
| I/C |
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refers to an infant/child combination seat |
| I |
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refers to an infant carrier |
| C/B |
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refers to a child/booster combination seat |
| B |
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refers to a booster cushion |
| D |
= |
refers to restraint systems for disabled persons |
| SN |
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refers to infant |
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| Company |
Type |
Model
and Model Number |
Date
of Manufacture Affected |
Problem |
Action |
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Alkot
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Alkot
PDF
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C |
Child Loveseat |
01-Mar-1984 to 31-Nov-1984 |
Plastic cracks |
Destroy |
Alkot
PDF |
I |
Infant Loveseat |
01-Jan-1981 to 31-Jul-1982 |
Plastic cracks |
Destroy |
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Basic
Comfort |
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Basic
Comfort
PDF |
B |
Galaxy 2000
961/960 |
01-Oct-1997 to 30-Apr-1999 |
Non-compliance with CMVSS |
Call Baby Love Products Inc. |
| Bo
Peep |
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Bo
Peep
PDF |
I/C |
Hi-Rider
XL |
01-Aug-1985 to 13-Feb-1987 |
Tether required |
Destroy |
Bo
Peep
PDF |
I/C |
Hi-Rider
XL |
01-Jan-1986 to 30-Jun-1986 |
Rivet backing missing |
Destroy |
| Britax |
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Britax
HTML |
I/C |
Roundabout
E9016 |
07-Jul-1999 to 31-Aug-2002 |
A compliance problem occurs because of the instructions in the owner’s
manual |
Call Britax |
Britax
HTML |
C |
Marathon
E9L17_ _ _ |
14-Oct-2003 to 23-Jul-2004 |
Harness straps may not lock properly |
Call Britax |
| Century
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Century
PDF
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I |
Infant Car Seat
4580 |
01-Aug-1989 to 31-Oct-1989 |
Screws/arm bar |
Call Century |
Century
PDF
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I |
Infant Car Seat
4580 |
Aug-1989 to Nov-1989 |
Threading instructions |
Call Century |
Century
PDF |
I/C |
STE Series
2000
3000
5000 |
01-Jan-1991 to 31-Jan-1992 |
Tether strap tube |
Call Century |
Century
PDF |
I/C |
STE Series
3000
3500
5000
5500 |
01-Sep-1989 to 31-Apr-1992 |
High buckle release force |
Call Century |
Century
PDF
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I/C |
STE Series
2000 |
01-Dec-1991 to 30-Apr-1992 |
Buckle can release in collision |
Call Century |
Century
PDF
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I |
Infant Car Seat
4525
4569
4575
4576
4595
4597 |
12-Sep-1995 to 13-May-1996 |
Buckle separation |
Call Century |
4-in-1 Car Seat Stroller
11-599
11-650 |
Century
HTML |
C/B |
2000/2001
NextStep DX
44930 CKR CA |
Jan-2000 to Feb-2001 |
English labelling has incorrect weights for booster use. |
Call Century |
Century
HTML |
I/C |
Encore
461 WSC CA |
10-Apr-2001 to 10-May-2001 |
Harness adjustment locking mechanism |
Call Century |
Bravo
44631 PFN CA
4621 KDF CA |
Accel
45600 JTI CA |
Century
HTML |
I |
Celestia
41420 CNC CA
41410 IND CA |
19-Apr-2001 to 25-Apr-2001 |
The front latch system of the base was assembled
with incorrect hooks |
Call Dealer |
Century
HTML |
I/C |
Accel
5 Point Convertible Car Seat
45105ARD CA |
1-Aug-2002 to 30-Nov-2002 |
In the English manual, two illustrations are
reversed. |
Call Elfe Juvenile Products |
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Chrysler |
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Chrysler
PDF |
I/C |
LHS & New Yorker |
01-Jan-1994 to 11-Nov-1994 |
Tether anchorages covered during production |
Call Dealer |
Chrysler
PDF |
I/C |
Town & Country, Caravan, Grand Caravan, Voyager,
Grand Voyager |
Model Years 1996 & 1997 |
Latch mechanism can become contaminated causing
lock-up |
Call Dealer |
| Collier-Keyworth |
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Collier
-Keyworth
PDF |
I/C |
Safe & Sound |
22-Jan-1985 to 27-May-1985 |
Buckle failure |
Destroy |
Collier-Keyworth
PDF |
I/C |
Roundtripper
906-509
906-516 |
11-Dec-1984 to 05-May-1985 |
Tether required |
Destroy |
| Cosco |
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Cosco
PDF |
B |
Explorer
009A-SL
009A-FN |
Before 1986 |
S.O.C. label |
See notice for details. |
Cosco
PDF |
I/C |
Safe & Easy
313 |
01-Jan-1984 to 31-Jul-1985 |
Cracked shell |
Call Dorel |
Safe & Snug
323 |
Luxury Safe & Snug
423 |
Cosco
PDF |
I/C |
Auto Trac |
01-Jan-1987 to 31-Dec-1988 |
Webbing guides |
Call Dorel |
Cosco
PDF |
I/C |
Soft Shield
Comfort Ride
Five Point
Auto Trac |
Unknown |
U.S. restraints |
Call Dorel |
Cosco
PDF |
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L'il Traveler
02-79C |
01-Jan-1990 to 31-Dec-1991 |
Flammability |
Call Dorel |
Cosco
PDF |
I/C |
Touriva
02-C84 |
01-Jan-1994 to 10-Aug-1994 |
T-shield separates from buckle |
Call Dorel |
Cosco
PDF |
I/C |
Soft Shield
02-41C |
Sep-1993 to Feb-1995 |
Soft shields cracking due to ultra-violet
light |
Call Dorel |
Soft Shield
02-42C |
Deluxe Auto Trac Soft Shield
02-92C |
Touriva
Soft Shield
02-C84 |
| Dorel Safe-T-Ryder Soft Shield |
Cosco
PDF |
B |
Adventurer
02-49C CTN
02-49C NDM |
01-Jul-1996 to 31-Dec-1996 |
Label does not comply for weights |
Call Dorel |
Cosco
PDF |
I |
Arriva
02-H51 DDF |
01-Mar-1995 to 31-May-1995 |
Retaining hook breakage causing separation of release
button |
Call Dorel |
Cosco
PDF |
I/C |
02-C83-PRI
02-C86-PRI
02-C27-PRI
02-C27-CTN |
04-Nov-1996 to 15-Mar-1997 |
Automatic locking retractor malfunction |
Call Dorel |
Cosco
(July 1999, amended June 27, 2003)
PDF |
I/C |
Arriva
02-H29
02-H33
02-H34
02-H50
02-H51 |
01-Mar-1995 to 31-Jan-2000 |
Carrying handle may collapse if carried
on the hip or thigh |
Call Dorel |
Turnabout
02-H58
02-H59
02-H60 |
Cosco
HTML |
C/B |
Cosco Summit
22-26C xxx |
01-Jan-1998 to 29-Aug-2002 |
Energy absorption foam material had
been omitted |
Call Dorel |
Cosco High Back Booster
02-C42 xxx
02-C48 xxx |
Cosco Ventura
02-04C xxx |
Cosco Visions
02-09C xxx |
Cosco Commuter
02-88C xxx |
Eddie Bauer High Back Booster
02-C49 xxx
02-C88 xxx |
Safety 1st Vantage Point
22-56C xxx |
Safety 1st high Back Booster
02-45C xxx |
Safety 1st Vantage Point
02-64C xxx |
Cosco
HTML |
C/B |
Cosco Summit
22-26C HOU |
24-June-2002 to 09-July-2002 |
Tether strap adjuster mechanism was improperly
threaded. |
Call Dorel |
Cosco
HTML |
B |
2003 Cosco Grand Explorer Booster Cushions |
3-Feb-2003 to 30-Sept-2003 |
Jagged shard possible in collision. |
Call Dorel |
| Cosco |
I/C |
Cosco Alpha Omega Elite and Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3-in-1 Restraint Systems |
Feb. 01, 2004 to Sept. 30, 2004 |
Restraint system moved from the most reclined position to an upright position while tightening the seat belt assembly. |
Call Dorel |
| Dorel |
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Dorel
PDF |
I/C |
Safe-T-Ryder
339
449
559 |
Before Aug-1985 |
Buckle adjustment |
Call Dorel |
Dorel
PDF |
I/C |
Safe-T-Ryder
All 'T' models |
01-Jan-1985 to 31-Dec-1987 |
Tether use required |
Call Dorel |
Dorel
PDF |
I/C |
Safe-T-Ryder
All |
01-Jan-1986 to 31-Jul-1987 |
Tether defective |
Call Dorel |
Dorel
PDF |
I/C |
Safe-T-Ryder
2000 |
1988 to 1990 |
Arm bar nuts |
Call Dorel |
Dorel
PDF |
I |
Kanga-Rocka-Roo
580 |
Jan-/87 to Sep-1989 |
Threading instructions |
Call Dorel |
Dorel
HTML |
C/B |
Safety 1st Combination Child Restraint System & High-back Booster Cushion
02-64C SAL |
07-Jun-2002 to 12-Jul-2002 |
Incorrect weight recommendation on a Statement of
Compliance label. |
Call Dorel |
Dorel
HTML |
C |
Cosco Alpha Omega
Eddie Bauer 3-in-1
22-C15 TUX
22-C75 EBN |
01-Sept-2002 to 15-Sept-2002 |
The instruction manual did not include instructions for the adjustment of the tether strap slides. |
Call Dorel |
Dorel
HTML |
I |
Dorel Canada Designer 22 and Arriva Infant Carriers |
January 01, 2004 to October 31, 2004 |
Problem with webbing. |
Call Dorel |
| Evenflo |
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Evenflo
PDF |
I/C |
Seven Year |
01-Jul-1987 to 31-Jul-1987 |
No tether |
Call Evenflo |
Evenflo
PDF |
I |
Dyn-O-Mite |
01-Mar-1985 to 01-Feb-1989 |
Seat back angle |
Call Evenflo |
Evenflo
PDF |
I/C |
Ultara I |
14-Nov-1988 to 15-Jun-1989 |
Buckle release |
Call Evenflo |
Evenflo
PDF
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I |
Dyn-O-Mite Infant Car Seat
441
442
443
444
445
446
448
201
Infant Car Seat
456
458
202 |
15-Apr-1985 to 22-Apr-1990 |
Buckle |
Call Evenflo |
Evenflo
PDF
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I/C |
One Step
401-409
417
221-223 |
15-Apr-1985 to 22-Apr-1990 |
Buckle |
Call Evenflo |
Seven Year
453
454
228 |
Bobby Mac
412
414
415
416 |
Evenflo
PDF
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B |
Booster
470
471
472 |
15-Apr-1985 to 22-Apr-1990 |
Buckle |
Call Evenflo |
Evenflo
PDF |
I/C |
Seven Year
8131-H230P1-228131 |
23-Aug-1990 |
U.S. restraints |
Call Evenflo |
Evenflo
PDF |
I/C |
Seven Year
454 |
01-Jul-1987 to 31-Oct-1988 |
Push-pins |
Call Evenflo |
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Evenflo |
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Evenflo Seven Year Car Seat, Models 453 and 454 and Evenflo Booster Seat, Model 471 |
December 06, 1991 |
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Evenflo
PDF |
I/C |
Ultara Premier
231148C
231186C
231168C |
08-Feb-1993 to 02-Aug-1993 |
Plastic sleeve restricts buckle engagement |
Call Evenflo |
Ultara I
231122C
231144C
231170C
231248C
231486C |
Champion
224131C
224136C
224145C |
Scout
224531C |
Evenflo
PDF |
I |
On My Way
206223C
206213C
206171C
206182C |
Aug-1994 to May-1995 |
Partial separation of shell when not used with
convenience base |
Call Evenflo |
Evenflo
PDF |
I |
Travel Tandem
210xxxC
210xxx
205xxxC |
01-Sep-1993 to 31-Mar-1996 |
Upper weight limit infant, shell may separate from
base during a severe frontal collision |
Call Evenflo |
Evenflo
PDF |
I/C |
Champion
224
225 |
14-Oct-1996 to 06-Feb-1997 |
Harness webbing adjuster mechanism slips
during dynamic testing |
Call Evenflo |
Trooper
219 |
Scout
224
225
229 |
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Evenflo
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I |
Infant Restraint Advisory: Evenflo Travel Tandem |
November 20, 1996 |
Consumer Information Notice |
|
Evenflo
PDF |
I/C |
Ultara I, Ultara I Premier
235xxx |
2-Feb-1996 to 17-Oct-1997 |
Tether strap anchorage may pull out of shell in
severe frontal collision |
Call Evenflo |
Evenflo
PDF |
I |
On My Way
207xxx |
15-Dec-1995 to 27-Jul-1997 |
Carrying handle may collapse when carried
leaning on the thigh or hip |
Call Evenflo |
On My Way Travel System
492xxx |
Evenflo
HTML |
I |
On My Way
200xxx
639001
(base only) |
01-Apr-1999 to 10-Feb-2000 |
Degradation of two alignment posts on convenience base |
Call Evenflo |
Evenflo
HTML |
I/C |
Horizon V
Model Nos.:4201D8C; 4201D9C; 4201K1C and 4251D9C |
10-Apr-2000 to 6-Sep-2000 |
Manual has incorrect
weight range. |
Call Evenflo |
Evenflo Conquest
Model No.: 4291069C |
Evenflo
HTML |
I/C |
Titan
3661261CP1 & 3671310CP1 |
15-May-2002 to 26-July-2002 |
Conflicting information on compliance labels regarding
recommended weight range for infants |
Call Evenflo |
Evenflo
HTML
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I |
PortAbout Infant Restraint Systems
And Similar Models
374 PortAbout 3
375 PortAbout 5 Premier
386 PortAbout 5
544 Journey Premier Travel System
546 Journey Premier Travel System
575 PortAbout 5 Travel System
576 Comfort Dimensions Travel System
578 Comfort Dimensions Premier Travel System
582 Comfort Dimensions Plus Travel System
638600 Accessory, PortAbout Base |
1-Sep-2002 to 12-Sep-2003 |
Universal Anchorage System Belt
may be routed improperly. |
Call Evenflo |
Evenflo
HTML |
B |
Sightseer Booster Seats - 2691299 |
February, 2004 |
Incorrect weight range. |
Return the booster to the retail outlet for a
full refund with or without a receipt. |
Evenflo
HTML |
B |
Big
Kid Quantum Booster - 3372482CA
Big Kid Everest Booster - 3381601CA |
October 1, 2005 to December 23, 2005 |
Tag has incorrect
weight range. |
Call Evenflo |
| Fisher-Price |
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Fisher-Price
PDF |
I/C |
AC9102 |
05-Feb-1990 to 24-Mar-1990 |
Metal tongue |
Call Fisher-Price |
Fisher-Price
PDF |
I/C |
9100 / 9101 |
All to
20-Jun-1989 |
Metallic label |
Call Fisher-Price |
Fisher-Price
PDF |
I/C |
AC9102 |
01-Jun-1989 to 07-Sep-1990 |
Harness button |
Call Fisher-Price |
Fisher-Price
PDF |
I |
9149 |
03-Jan-1991 to 24-Feb-1991 |
Buckle separating |
Call Fisher-Price |
Fisher-Price
PDF |
I/C |
AC9102 |
01-Jun-1989 to 31-Oct-1989 |
Buckle cracking |
Call Fisher-Price |
Fisher-Price
PDF |
I/C |
AC9102 |
08-Feb-1991 to 15-Dec-1991 |
Connector bar |
Call Fisher-Price |
Fisher-Price
PDF |
I/C |
9113 |
15-Jun-1992 to 04-Sep1992 |
Buckle not latching |
Call Fisher-Price |
Fisher-Price
PDF |
I/C |
9102
|
Jun-1989 to Nov-1989 |
Notification of replacement part unavailability |
Call Fisher-Price |
| 9102 |
Feb-1990 to Apr-1990 |
| 9113 |
Jun-1992 to Oct-1992 |
Fisher-Price
PDF |
I |
9149 |
Jan-1991 to Mar-1991 |
Notification of replacement part unavailability |
Call Fisher-Price |
Fisher-Price
PDF |
I/C |
Safe Embrace
79700 |
19-May-1997 to 23-Jun-1998 |
Faulty harness adjustment mechanism may allow slippage |
Call Fisher-Price |
| Fisher Price |
I/C |
Safe Embrace
79701 |
18-Dec-1999
to 9-Jun-2000. |
Conflicting information on compliance labels regarding
recommended weight range for infants |
Call Fisher-Price |
| Fisher Price |
B |
Consumers’ Distributing Catalogue: Fisher-Price Car Booster Seat |
1992 |
Consumer Information Notice |
|
| Gerry |
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Gerry
PDF |
I |
SecureRide
626 |
16-Jan-1997 to 21-Feb-1997 |
U.S. labels and instructions |
Call Evenflo |
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Graco |
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Graco
HTML |
I |
Snugride
8457D5
8457F3
8457GP
8457MA
8457MV
8457TMJ
8457TMP
8457YL
8458A5
8458AE
8458B7
8458D8
8458FKB
8458KY
8458N5
8460LV
8462HAV
8462JAM
8472MAD
8472YL
8478SAR
C841121
C845742 |
31-Aug-1999 to 28-Feb-2002 |
The base of the restraint system may be missing
components that secure the infant restraint shell to the base |
Call Graco |
Graco
HTML |
B |
Graco Cargo Booster Seat
8481 PRO CA |
18-Jul-2002 to 04-Nov-2002 |
Missing the French Statement of Compliance label and in its place is a Spanish label.
The Spanish label indicates improper children weight requirements. |
Call Elfe Juvenile Products |
Graco
(Amended August 6, 2003)
HTML |
C |
Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat
8448LDIACA
8464MACCA
844342CA
8442LMELCA
8463JJJCA
8472MELCA
8463GMPCA
8444LHABCA
8447LNGSCA
8444LKERCA
8602GMPCA
8602JJJCA
8603MACCA
8605HABCA
8605KERCA
8607NGSCA |
01-Mar-2002 to 08-Mar-2003 |
A small number of SnugRide Infant Car Seats may have missing hardware on the car seat and/or base. |
Call Graco Children's Products |
|
Infanseat |
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Infanseat
PDF |
B |
Bobby-Mac Wings |
Before 1986 |
S.O.C. label |
See notice for details. |
Infanseat
PDF |
I |
Dyn-O-Mite |
01-Jan-1985 to 31-Oct-1985 |
Energy absorbing material |
Call Evenflo |
Infanseat
PDF |
I/C |
Bobby-Mac Deluxe II
413-10C
416-47C |
01-Jul-1986 to 30-Apr-1987 |
No tether |
Call Evenflo |
| Jupiter |
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Jupiter
PDF |
B |
Sit n Snooze
Komfort Rider
1955C
1955V |
01-Feb-1995 to 07-Sep-1995 |
Labelling incorrect |
Call Jupiter |
Jupiter
PDF |
B |
Sit n Snooze
Komfort Rider |
Sep-1996 |
Labelling incorrect |
Call Jupiter |
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Jupiter
PDF
|
B |
Sit n Snooze
1975 |
01-Jul-1997 to 16-Sep-1997 |
Labelling incorrect |
Call Jupiter |
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Kolcraft |
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Kolcraft
PDF |
I/C |
150-209 |
11-Apr-1995 to 12-Apr-1995 |
Tether strap separation causing buckle strap separation |
Call Kolcraft |
| Lin
Lih |
|
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Lin
Lih
PDF |
I/C |
All |
All |
Defective |
Destroy |
| Peg
Perego |
|
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Peg
Perego
HTML |
I |
IMCS00CA1 BP41 GS45
IMCS00CA1 BP41 TV41
IMCS00CA1 MR41 TF41
IMCS00CA1 MR41 WD41
IMCS00CA1 NP41 TR34
IMCS00CA1 PF41 NF49
IMCS00CA8 BP53 SK13
IMCS00CA8 BP53 RS53
IMCS00CA8 BP53 RU53
IMCS00CA8 RU53 NF45 |
1-Feb-2001 to 11-Jun-2001 |
Locking mechanism may not fully engage the metal
attachment bars |
Call Peg Perego |
Peg
Perego
HTML |
I |
Primo Viaggio
IMCS00CA1 BP41 GS45
IMCS00CA1 BP41 TV41
IMCS00CA1 MR41 TF41
IMCS00CA1 MR41 WD41
IMCS00CA1 NP41 TR34
IMCS00CA1 PF41 NF49
IMCS00CA8 BP53 SK13
IMCS00CA8 BP53 RS53
IMCS00CA8 BP53 RU53
IMCS00CA8 RU53 NF45
IMCS00CA1 NT61 NF45
IMCS00CA1 BP41 TI41
IMCS00CA8 CT13 CT71
IMCS00CA8 CT13 MT46
IMCS00CA8 JN13 BY46
IMCS00CA8 CT13 MT46
IMCS00CA8 JN13 BY46
IMCS00CA8 CT13 SC71
IMCS00CA8 TE53 NF49
IMCS00CA1 RC41 |
20-May-2001 to 15-Feb-2002 |
The harness system's adjustment locking device
('A' lock) may be inadvertently released during a collision |
Call Peg Perego |
| Snug Seat
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Snug Seat
HTML |
D |
Gorilla
200-1000
200-1003 |
26-Jul-2002 to 15-Jan-2003 |
A washer could potentially rust and weaken the part resulting in a failure during a collision. |
Distributor and/or retailer will contact the
consumer. |
Spelcast
600-1000 |
|
Strolee |
|
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|
Strolee
PDF |
B |
Auto Safety Quick Click
C605 |
Before 1986 |
S.O.C. labels |
See notice for details. |
Strolee
PDF |
I/C |
610 through 618 |
01-May-1985 to 01-Jun-1987 |
Tether required |
Destroy |
Strolee
PDF |
I/C |
GT2000 |
01-Mar-1988 to 15-Jun-1988 |
No tether |
Destroy |
Strolee
PDF |
I/C |
GT2000 |
01-Sep-1987 to 06-Oct-1988 |
Seat back angle |
See notice for details. |
| Volvo |
|
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|
|
Volvo
PDF |
I/C |
P/N1394528 |
All |
Buckle release force |
Volvo dealer |
Volvo
HTML |
B |
Certain Volvo
models with
integrated booster cushions
| 850 |
1996-1997 |
| 960 |
1996 |
| S40 |
2001-2003
2005 |
| V40 |
2001-2003 |
| V50 |
2005-2006 |
| V70 |
1998-2000
2001-2006 |
| V70XC |
1999
2001-2002 |
| XC70 |
2003-2006 |
| XC90 |
2004-2006 |
|
See list at left |
Inappropriate weight range. |
See notice for details. |
