SICARTEX TOP SAFE CAR SEAT RECALL - #04C005000
RECALL FOR CHILD SEAT : LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Car Seat |
SICARTEX TOP SAFE |
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| Manufacturer |
SICARTEX AUTOZUBEHOR CURT WURSTL GMBH |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/2003 - 10/31/2003 |
| Recalled on |
12/20/2004 |
| Influenced by |
SICARTEX AUTOZUBEHOR CURT WURSTL GMBH |
| Owners Notified on |
1/31/2005 |
| # Affected |
333 |
| Recalled for |
CHILD SEAT:LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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 action |
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. |
| 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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