Safety Recall NHTSA · 03C008000 Reported September 29, 2003

Britax/fmvss 213/head excursion

Britax Child Safety, Inc. · N/A · 2,689 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03C008000
Manufacturer Campaign
090301
Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,689
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
September 29, 2003

Defect Summary

Super elite youth restraints, model no. E9031, with production dates from april 25, 2001, through february 15, 2002, fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." vehicle crash forces could cause the child's head to move further forward than allowed by the standard.

Safety Consequence

This additional head movement could allow a child's head to strike something in the vehicle, causing injury.

Corrective Action

Owners will receive a free replacement harness system along with instructions including tpe pads (also known as hugs harness ultra-guard system). all consumers who returned a registration card to britax will automatically receive the free replacement. owner notification begans october 3, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact britax's toll-free number 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 03C008000 or campaign 090301.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03C008000

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

What is recall 03C008000?

NHTSA recall 03C008000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on September 29, 2003. It addresses: Britax/fmvss 213/head excursion. The recall affects approximately 2,689 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 03C008000 or the manufacturer campaign number 090301. 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.