Investigation EA02013: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jul 25, 2002

Closed

Jul 2, 2003

Model years

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Subject

Seat belt routing guide on carseat base

Component: Equipment

Summary

This investigation was opened as pe02-031 on march 12, 2002 based on two reports.the reports indicated that a vehicle seat belt routing guide on a cozy carry rear facing infant child seat base was damaged while the bases were being installed in a vehicle.the evenflo company, inc. Has announced a recall of all cozy carry bases.all owners will receive a free safety kit for the seat belt routing guides.kits will be mailed directly to all registered owners. Evenflo will issue a press release to advise the public of the campaign, as well as establish a web site (www.cozycarry.com) and a toll free hotline number (800-582-6698) to call.consumers should contact evenflo via the web site or the evenflo hotline number to register for their freekit.the nhtsa recall number is 03c005000.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.