Recall 86C009000: Child Seat

NHTSA recall 86C009000 · announced May 5, 1986 · Cosco · 178,440 units affected

The problem

THE TOP OF THE METAL PULL/LOCK PIN WHICH HOLDS THE SHIELD IN PLACE, BREAKS OFF. THIS PREVENTS THE SHIELD FROM BEING RAISED IN ORDER TO REMOVE ITS OCCUPANT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE INABILITY TO RAISE THE SHIELD, WOULD MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO REMOVE A CHILD FROM THE SEAT IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY OR ANY OTHER SITUATION.

What to do

SEATS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW UNITS USING A DIFFERENT PULL MECHANISM.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: CHILD SAFETY SEAT. ( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 86E009000)

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.