Safety Recall NHTSA · 06C002000 Reported September 12, 2006

Fmvss 213/incorrectly assembled carrier

Britax Child Safety, Inc. · N/A · 2,698 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06C002000
Manufacturer Campaign
BCS #090601
Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,698
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
September 12, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain britax companion rear facing infant only child restraint systems, model e9l14, manufactured between october 27, 2003, and june 6, 2004. due to an incorrect assembly of some of the infant carriers, tabs on the bottom of the carrier may not be properly seated. these child restraints fail to conform to the frontal impact crash requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, child restraint systems.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the carrier would rotate beyond the limit required by law, possibly resulting in serious injury or even death to the child.

Corrective Action

Britax will notify all registered owners and instruct owners to inspect the bottom of the carrier for incorrect assembly. if the carrier has an incorrect assembly, britax will replace the carrier and the base free of charge. if the carrier has an incorrect assembly, owners are advised that they may continue using the carrier without the base until they receive a new restraint system. proper instructions on installing the carrier in the car without the base are provided in the product users' guide. installation instructions are also available online at www.britaxusa.com. the recall is expected to begin on september 29, 2006. owners may 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 06C002000 or campaign BCS #090601.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06C002000

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

What is recall 06C002000?

NHTSA recall 06C002000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on September 12, 2006. It addresses: Fmvss 213/incorrectly assembled carrier. The recall affects approximately 2,698 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 06C002000 or the manufacturer campaign number BCS #090601. 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.