NHTSA recall 00C007000 · Child seat
Child seat
The defect
Equipment description: cosco touriva convertible safe t shield (full wrap fabric cover) model 02-084, touriva convertible safe t shield (partial wrap fabric cover) model 02-094, touriva convertible safe t shield (full wrap fabric cover with pillow) model 02-096, touriva convertible safe t shield (partial wrap vinyl cover) model 02404, touriva convertible safe t shield (partial wrap fabric cover) model 02-821, manufactured from may 1, 1996 through november 26, 1997. these seats fail to fully comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 213, "child restraint systems." the buckle release force exceeds the requirements of federal regulations.
The risk
In the event of a crash, an adult may not be able to easily release the belt buckle.
The remedy
Consumers will be sent a free remedy kit along with installment instructions.