THE SEAT FAILS TO MEET THE HEAD AND KNEE EXCURSION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 213
— Recall Campaign #91C006000
THE SEAT FAILS TO MEET THE HEAD AND KNEE EXCURSION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 213, S5.1.3.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 40,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91C006000
| Manufacturer: | KOLCRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 14, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91C006000 |
| Units affected: | 40,000 |
- Description:
- THE SEAT FAILS TO MEET THE HEAD AND KNEE EXCURSION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 213, S5.1.3.
- Consequeces:
- THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO INCREASEDRISK OF HEAD AND NECK INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP.
- Corrective action:
- OWNERS ARE TO INSTALL A PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TUBE KIT TO THE REAR OF THE SEAT SHELL TO REINFORCE THE SHELL. THIS TUBE KIT WILL BE SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: CHILD SAFETY SEAT; FMVSS 213.ITEM DESCRIPTION: CHILD SAFETY SEAT; PERFECT FITT MODELS 180-200 AND 180-150.NOTE: THIS RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE MODEL 180-100.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 91E006000)