Safety Recall NHTSA · 03C011000 Reported December 30, 2003

Britax/fmvss 213/head excursion

Britax Child Safety, Inc. · N/A · 19,877 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03C011000
Manufacturer Campaign
120301
Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
19,877
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
December 30, 2003

Defect Summary

Husky child restraints model e9l30 manufactured from october 7, 2002 to december 8, 2003. these seats fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." restraints when installed with a lap belt as described in the current user's manual, for a long/serpentine belt path, could allow the child's head to move further forward than allowed by fmvss no. 213 in the event of a vehicle crash.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the child's head may strike something in the vehicle, possibly resulting in injury or death.

Corrective Action

Registered owners will be provided with labels and instructions for the application of the labels to be placed over the corresponding instructions in the current users guide and on the restraint cover. non-registered owners may obtain the free remedy by calling britax at 1-888-427-4829. non-registered owners are strongly urged to register their child seat with the manufacturer in case of future safety recalls. owner notification is expected to begin january 13, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact britax at 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 03C011000 or campaign 120301.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03C011000

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

What is recall 03C011000?

NHTSA recall 03C011000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on December 30, 2003. It addresses: Britax/fmvss 213/head excursion. The recall affects approximately 19,877 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 03C011000 or the manufacturer campaign number 120301. 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.