Evenflo 229 Scout, 224 Champion +4 more: Seats and Restraints

Affects Evenflo 229 Scout, 224 Champion, 225 Scout, 219 Trooper, 225 Champion, 224 Scout · 1996–1997 — about 7K vehicles.

The hazard

NOTE: COMBINATION CHILD RESTRAINTS. THESE RESTRAINTS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.M.V.S.S. 213 - CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS. THE HARNESS WEBBING ADJUSTER MECHANISM LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM FRONT OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM WAS FOUND TO SLIP DURING CRASH TESTING. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HARNESS WEBBING TO SLIP WHICH WOULD RESULT IN THE CHILD MOVING FURTHER FORWARD IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. CORRECTION: ADJUSTER KITS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED TO RESTRAINT OWNERS WHO CALL 1-800-490-7586.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

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