EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TWO-IN-ONE CAR SEATS, MODELS BEGINNING WITH 636 AND 637
— Recall Campaign #98C014000
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TWO-IN-ONE CAR SEATS, MODELS BEGINNING WITH 636 AND 637. THE SEAT'S BACKREST AND BASE HAVE SEPARATED WHEN THE OCCUPANT IS RESTRAINED BY THE SEAT'S 5-POINT HARNESS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 32,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
98C014000
| Manufacturer: | Evenflo Company, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 11, 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 98C014000 |
| Units affected: | 32,000 |
- Description:
- EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: TWO-IN-ONE CAR SEATS, MODELS BEGINNING WITH 636 AND 637. THE SEAT'S BACKREST AND BASE HAVE SEPARATED WHEN THE OCCUPANT IS RESTRAINED BY THE SEAT'S 5-POINT HARNESS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."
- Consequeces:
- IF THE BACKREST AND BASE WERE TO SEPARATE IN A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD IN THE SEAT COULD BE INJURED.
- Corrective action:
- EVENFLO WILL REPLACE THESE SEATS.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 14, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT SEAT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EVENFLO AT 1-800-233-5921.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 98E014000)