NHTSA recall 05C001000 · Child seat
Child seat › Latch strap
Reported Apr 14, 20056,009 vehicles affectedCOMBI USA, INC.Maker’s number 0405AVA-01Built Nov 1, 2003 – May 31, 2004
The defect
Certain combi USA avatar convertible child restraints, model no. 8100. in a vehicle crash, the latch lower anchorage belt assembly can fail and separate when used in the rear-facing mode. these seats fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, child restraint systems.
The risk
Should the latch fail in a vehicle crash, the child could be seriously injured.
The remedy
Combi will notify its customers and provide a free repair kit. in the meanwhile, combi USA IS instructing the owners to only use the seat with the lap belt. the recall began on july, 14, 2005. owners may contact combi at 1-800-992-6624.