Britax/fmvss 213 harness adjuster
Defect Summary
Equipment description: roundabout convertible child restraints, model 161, manufactured between january 13 and march 14, 1999. the shells manufactured during this time may have been improperly molded and could allow higher head excursions than allowed by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." an insufficient parting line bond in the area of the harness adjuster attachment may lead to adjuster movement under crash loads that could allow a child's head to move further than the permitted limits.
Safety Consequence
In a crash, additional head movement could allow a child's head to strike something in the vehicle and lead to injury.
Corrective Action
Consumers with the affected seats are being instructed to contact britax in order to receive a free repair kit.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Britax Child Safety, Inc. or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 00C034000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00C034000?
NHTSA recall 00C034000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on June 16, 2000. It addresses: Britax/fmvss 213 harness adjuster. The recall affects approximately 9,922 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Britax Child Safety, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00C034000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.