SYS ONLINE INGEST 3 hours ago SOURCE NHTSA · TC BUILD v0.0.29
Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ United States/ Graco/ 14C004000

Graco · United States · Crit

Graco Snugride, Snugride Classic Connect +4 more: Child seat — harness/crotch buckle

Affects Graco Snugride, Snugride Classic Connect, Aprica A30, Snugride 35, Snugride Click Connect 40, Snugride 30 · — — about 1.9M vehicles.

The hazard

It may be difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash, fire, or other emergency, in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.

What to do

Graco will replace the buckle with a new design, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2014. Owners may contact Graco at 1-877-766-7470 or online at [email protected], or at [email protected]. Note: In addition, Graco will conduct a consumer satisfaction campaign to cover infant child restraints manufactured with AmSafe QT3 and Signature buckles. Under this consumer satisfaction campaign, the company will provide a replacement buckle at no cost to any consumer upon their request for the useful life of the child restraint. To see if your model may be covered, or for additional information, call Graco at 1-877-766-7470, visit www.gracobucklerecall.com, or email [email protected].

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational