Safety Recall NHTSA · 01C058000 Reported November 9, 2001

Britax/fmvss 213/tether bracket separation

Britax Child Safety, Inc. · N/A · 4,959 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01C058000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
4,959
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
November 9, 2001

Defect Summary

Equipment description: advantage convertible child restraints, model e9022, with production dates from march 5 to july 26, 2001. the tether brackets used during the affected period may allow one of the tether attachments to separate from the seat shell in a vehicle crash. separation of one of the tether brackets from the seat shell could cause increased head excursion. these seats do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

In a crash, the shell may separate from the seat shell attachment point and allow half of the tether to come loose possibly resulting in injury.

Corrective Action

Consumers with the affected seats are being instructed to contact britax in order to receive a free repair kit. owner notification began november 29, 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact britax customer service at 1-888-427-4829.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Britax Child Safety, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01C058000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01C058000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01C058000?

NHTSA recall 01C058000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on November 9, 2001. It addresses: Britax/fmvss 213/tether bracket separation. The recall affects approximately 4,959 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 01C058000 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.