Britax E9022 (advantage) Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 01C003000
Manufacturer: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: October 5th, 2000
Manufactured End Date: October 5th, 2001

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
IF THE BUCKLE BECOMES UNLATCHED, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE RESTRAINED IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 01C058000
Manufacturer: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: March 5th, 2001
Manufactured End Date: July 26th, 2001
Date of Owner Notification: November 29th, 2001

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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)

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 01C058000
Manufacturer: BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: March 5th, 2001
Manufactured End Date: July 26th, 2001
Date of Owner Notification: November 29th, 2001

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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)