Recall 95C041000: Child Seat
NHTSA recall 95C041000 · announced December 6, 1995 · Cosco · 15,370 units affected
The problem
THESE SEATS DO NOT MEET THE MAXIMUM BACK ANGLE REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."
What to do
COSCO WILL PROVIDE A RETOFIT KIT TO OWNERS OF THESE SEATS WHICH WILL INCLUDE AN EASY-TO-INSTALL METAL PLATE THAT HOOKS OVER THE BASE OF THE SEAT AND IS SECURELY SNAPPED IN PLACE BY TWO PLASTIC FASTENERS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: CHILD SEAT; INDEPENDENT; FMVSS NO.213.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD SAFETY RESTRAINT SEATS, MODEL 02-719.CONSEQUENCE OF NONCOMPLIANCE: OCCUPANTS OF THE SAFETY SEAT WOULD FACE AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: IF THE OWNERS DO NOT RECEIVE THE RETROFIT KIT FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN AREASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT COSCO AT 1-800-314-9327.ALSO CONTACT THENATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.( PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 95E041000)
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.