Investigation PE07017: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Apr 2, 2007

Closed

Aug 7, 2007

Model years

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Subject

Harness adjuster

Component: Child seat › Harness › Strap/webbing

Summary

By letter of august 3, 2007, britax child safety, inc. Has notified odi that it will conduct a safety recall (see recall 07c-005) of 121,109 decathlon child restraints to remedy problems with the harness adjuster assemblies.the recall involves all decathlon restraints (model number e9l47) produced from february 12, 2005 through july 31, 2007.decathlon restraints produced after july 31, 2007 have had a production modification and are not included in this recall.this investigation was opened on april 2, 2007, based on four consumer complaints alleging the harness release button and adjuster detached as the harness was being adjusted.britax will provide a free remedy kit that includes two plastic push rivet fasteners to secure the harness adjuster in place.see britax's defect report for more detail.

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.