Safety Recall NHTSA · 05C004000 Reported May 9, 2005

Loose harness

Q: What is recall 05C004000?

NHTSA recall 05C004000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on May 9, 2005. It addresses: Loose harness. The recall affects approximately 11,439 vehicles , with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Britax Child Safety, Inc. · Child Seat · 11,439 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05C004000

Manufacturer Campaign

BCS# 050501

Manufacturer

Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Component

Child Seat

Vehicles Affected

11,439

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

May 9, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain britax super elite child restraint systems, model e9031, manufactured between april 2001 and august 2002. the adjuster assembly can stick in the open position which may result in a loose harness.

Safety Consequence

If the harness is loose while in operation, the child may not be properly protected in the event of a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Corrective Action

Parts are now available. registered owners will automatically be sent a repair kit along with repair instructions. in the meantime, customers should continue to use the seat but check that the harness is secure before each use. the recall began on june 24, 2005. owners may contact britax toll free at 800-683-2045 or visit britax's website at www.britaxusa.com.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Britax Child Safety, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05C004000 or campaign BCS# 050501.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 05C004000

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

What is recall 05C004000?

NHTSA recall 05C004000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on May 9, 2005. It addresses: Loose harness. The recall affects approximately 11,439 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 05C004000 or the manufacturer campaign number BCS# 050501. 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.