Vehicle Recall Archive for 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER
Record ID
49646
Campaign Number
97C001000
Make of Vehicle
EVENFLO
Model of Vehicle
229 (CHAMPION/SCOUT/TROOPER)
Year
9999
Make Campaign Number
NOT AVAILABLE
Component Description
CHILD SEAT
Defect Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHAMPION CAR SEATS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1993 THROUGH NOVEMBER 22, 1996, CONTAINING MODEL NUMBERS BEGINNING WITH THE FIRST THREE DIGITS "224." SCOUT CAR SEATS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1993 THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 1996, CONTAINING MODEL NUMBERS BEGINNING WITH THE FIRST THREE DIGITS "229." THESE CHILD SAFETY SEATS DO NOT MEET THE THORAX ACCELERATION REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."
Effect of Defect
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Fix Defect
EVENFLO WILL PROVIDE A MODIFIED RECLINE ARM WHICH WILL ALTER THE RESTRAINT'S ANGLE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSUMERS TO REPAIR THESE CHILD SEATS. MEANWHILE, CONSUMERS ARE ADVISED TO ONLY USE THESE SEATS IN ITS RECLINED POSITION UNTIL THEY RECEIVE THE FREE MODIFIED RECLINE ARM.
Manufacturers
EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.
Start of Manufacture
19930601
End of Manufacture
19961216
Type of Recall
Number Affected
1239433
Date Owners Notified
19970220
Initiated By
OVSC
Responsible Maufacturer
EVENFLO COMPANY, INC.
Date Report Received
19970116
Part Number
571
Federal MV Safety Standard
213