Kolcraft Secure Fit Recalls
All Kolcraft Secure Fit recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.August 29th, 1997
Recalled Component
CHILD SEAT
CHILD SEAT
Recall Date
August 29th, 1997
August 29th, 1997
Units Effected
159,400
159,400
NHTSA Campaign Number: 97C024000
Manufacturer: KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 26th, 1996
Manufactured End Date: July 31st, 1997
Date of Owner Notification: September 29th, 1997
Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PERFORMA AND SECURE-FIT INFANT SEATS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 26, 1996 THROUGH JULY 31, 1997. THESE SEATS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE BUCKLE RELEASE FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE BUCKLE MAY BE DIFFICULT TO RELEASE, MAKING IT HARDER TO REMOVE THE CHILD FROM THE CAR SEAT. Corrective Summary:
KOLCRAFT WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, A REPLACEMENT BUCKLE HOUSING KIT AND THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO INSTALL THE NEW BUCKLE. Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 1997.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE REPLACEMENT BUCKLE HOUSING KITFROM KOLCRAFT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KOLCRAFT AT 1-800-453-7673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 97E024000)
Recall Comments
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