Sicartex Child Seat recall
Recalled December 15, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04C005000 · Sicartex
Hazard
IF THE CHILD SEAT IS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE USING THE LATCH ANCHORAGE, IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY DETACH FROM ITS LOWER ANCHORAGE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE CHILD OCCUPANT.
Remedy
MERCEDES-BENZ WILL OFFER A FULL REFUND. PLEASE MENTION THE RECALL CAMPAIGN #2004 120005. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER/JANUARY 2004/2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Units
333 units
Description
CERTAIN SICARTEX KIDDY TOP SAFE CHILD SEATS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 1 AND OCTOBER 31, 2003, AND DISTRIBUTED THROUGH MERCEDES-BENZ DEALERSHIPS. THE LOWER LATCHING ARM ON THE LATCH ANCHORAGE MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED MATERIAL STRENGTH.
What to do
MERCEDES-BENZ WILL OFFER A FULL REFUND. PLEASE MENTION THE RECALL CAMPAIGN #2004 120005. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER/JANUARY 2004/2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Product
Sicartex TOP SAFE
Manufacturer(s)
SICARTEX AUTOZUBEHOR CURT WURSTL GMBH
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →