Sicartex Top Safe Recalls

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December 20th, 2004
Recalled Component
CHILD SEAT:LATCH CONNECTOR
Recall Date
December 20th, 2004
Units Effected
333
NHTSA Campaign Number: 04C005000
Manufacturer: SICARTEX AUTOZUBEHOR CURT WURSTL GMBH
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2005 120005
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 2003
Manufactured End Date: October 31st, 2003
Date of Owner Notification: January 31st, 2005

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN SICARTEX KIDDY TOP SAFE CHILD SEATS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 1 AND OCTOBER 31, 2003, AND DISTRIBUTED THROUGH MERCEDES-BENZ DEALERSHIPS. THE LOWER LATCHING ARM ON THE LATCH ANCHORAGE MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED MATERIAL STRENGTH.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE CHILD SEAT IS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE USING THE LATCH ANCHORAGE, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY DETACH FROM ITS LOWER ANCHORAGE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE CHILD OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary:
MERCEDES-BENZ WILL OFFER A FULL REFUND. PLEASE MENTION THE RECALL CAMPAIGN #2004 120005. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER/JANUARY 2004/2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

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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