Large Recall NHTSA · 04C002000 Reported August 5, 2004

Britax/a-lock webbing slippage

Britax Child Safety, Inc. · Child Seat · 355,516 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04C002000
Manufacturer Campaign
080401
Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
355,516
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
August 5, 2004

Defect Summary

Britax marathon, wizard, husky, and traveller plus child restraints. the a-lok adjuster assembly can allow slippage of the webbing resulting in loosening of the harness straps.

Safety Consequence

If slippage were to occur in the event of a vehicle crash, the child could move too far forward, possibly increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Registered owners will be notified of this condition on or about august 11, 2004, along with instructions to check for slippage after every use. if slippage is occurring before replacement straps can be mailed, the use of the restraint should be stopped and customers should contact britax at 1-800-683-2045 for further assistance. registered owners will receive a replacement adjuster strap by september 30, 2004.

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 04C002000 or campaign 080401.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04C002000

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

What is recall 04C002000?

NHTSA recall 04C002000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on August 5, 2004. It addresses: Britax/a-lock webbing slippage. The recall affects approximately 355,516 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Britax Child Safety, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04C002000 or the manufacturer campaign number 080401. 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.