Complaints Reported By The Department Of Transportation For
9999 BABYHOOD Vehicles
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BABYHOOD: 820 |
 Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
9999 BABYHOOD: 820 Vehicles
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Recall Information for
9999 BABYHOOD: 820 Vehicles
Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) |
| Recalled Component | CHILD SEAT |
| Description of Defect | EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL 8200 CAR SEAT MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 1992 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1993. THESE CHILD SAFETY SEATS DO NOT MEET THE RELEASE FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." |
| Consequences of Defect | THE BUCKLE COULD REQUIRE EXCESSIVE HAND PRESSURE TO RELEASE AND COULD HAMPER REMOVAL OF TH ECHILD IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. |
| Corrective Action | BABYHOOD WILL PROVIDE A MODIFIED BUCKLE TIP AND REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS DIRECTLY TO OWNERS OF THESE SEATS. |
| Notes | IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT BUCKLE TIP AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE, PLEASE CONTACT BABYHOOD AT 1-508-845-4231. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.THE MANUFACTURER HAD PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED A PETITION FOR INCONSEQUENTIALITY. HOWEVER,AFTER ADDITIONAL TESTING, BABYHOOD DECIDED TO CONDUCT AN OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN. THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS CONSIDERED MOOT.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 93E032000) |
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| Recalled Component | CHILD SEAT |
| Description of Defect | THE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT CUSHIONS DO NOT ADEQUATELY RESIST COMPRESSION - DEFLECTION OF THE SEAT OCCUPANT'S HEAD WHEN TESTED FOR CRASHWORTHINESS. |
| Consequences of Defect | THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THEREQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 213. SEAT OCCUPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OFINJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective Action | REPLACE THE SEAT CUSHION WITH A CUSHION THAT MEETS THE COMPRESSION - DEFLECTION FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: CHILD SAFETY SEATS; FMVSS 213.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT CUSHIONS.NOTE: THE CUSHIONS THAT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 213 CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THEWHITE LABEL ON THE BACK OF THE SEAT SHOWING THE CUSHION WAS MADE BYBABYHOOD INDUSTRIES, CORP. UNDER MASSACHUSETTS LICENSE 373, THE PREDECESSOR OFTHE CURRENT COMPANY.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 92E012000) |
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