INTERNATIONAL 8200 9999: CHILD SEAT

Make : INTERNATIONAL Model : 8200 Year : NO YEAR
Build Dates : 1992-01-01 - 1993-06-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93C032000
Date Owner's Notified: 1995-12-22 Date Received by ODI: 1995-03-18 Date Added to Database: 1995-04-06
Manufacturers Involved: BABYHOOD INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: CHILD SEAT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3100
Summary:
      EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MODEL 8200 CAR SEAT MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 1992 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1993. THESE CHILD SAFETY SEATS DO NOT MEET THE RELEASE FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS."
Consequence:
      THE BUCKLE COULD REQUIRE EXCESSIVE HAND PRESSURE TO RELEASE AND COULD HAMPER REMOVAL OF TH ECHILD IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.
Remedy:
      BABYHOOD WILL PROVIDE A MODIFIED BUCKLE TIP AND REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS DIRECTLY TO OWNERS OF THESE SEATS.
Report Initiator: OVSC C Report
Regulation Part Number: 571 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 213
Notes:
      IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT BUCKLE TIP AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE, PLEASE CONTACT BABYHOOD AT 1-508-845-4231. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.THE MANUFACTURER HAD PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED A PETITION FOR INCONSEQUENTIALITY. HOWEVER,AFTER ADDITIONAL TESTING, BABYHOOD DECIDED TO CONDUCT AN OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN. THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS CONSIDERED MOOT.' PREVIOUS RECALL NUMBER 93E032000'