RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED TO MEET THE 70 DEGREE MAXIMUM BACK SUPPORT ANGLE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 213 DYNAMIC
— Recall Campaign #89C008000
RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED TO MEET THE 70 DEGREE MAXIMUM BACK SUPPORT ANGLE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 213 DYNAMIC TESTS IN THE MOST RECLINED POSITION WHEN USED WITH A LAP BELT ONLY.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 1,397,898 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
89C008000
| Manufacturer: | Evenflo Company, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 19, 1989 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 89C008000 |
| Units affected: | 1,397,898 |
- Description:
- RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED TO MEET THE 70 DEGREE MAXIMUM BACK SUPPORT ANGLE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 213 DYNAMIC TESTS IN THE MOST RECLINED POSITION WHEN USED WITH A LAP BELT ONLY.
- Consequeces:
- FAILURE TO MEET TEST REQUIREMENT MAY RESULT IN INJURYIN A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- A CHANGE OF NEW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED. THE CHILD SEATS ARE NOT TO BE USED IN THE MOST RECLINED POSITION WITH LAP BELTS ONLY. WARNING LABEL WILL BE MAILED UPON REQUEST.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: CHILD SAFETY SEAT.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD CAR SEAT, DYN-O-MITE MODELS 441,442,443,444,445, 446, AND 448;. MANUFACTURING DATES: JAN 1985 TO JAN 1989.INFANT CAR SEAT/CARRIER MODELS 456 AND 458 ALL DATES. ( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 89E008000)