Large Recall NHTSA · 07C005000 Reported August 7, 2007

Harness adjuster assembly

Q: What is recall 07C005000?

NHTSA recall 07C005000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on August 7, 2007. It addresses: Harness adjuster assembly. The recall affects approximately 121,109 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 · 121,109 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

07C005000

Manufacturer Campaign

BCS080701

Manufacturer

Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Component

Child Seat

Vehicles Affected

121,109

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

August 7, 2007

Defect Summary

Certain britax decathlon child restraint systems, model e9l47, manufactured from february 12, 2005, through july 31, 2007. the harness adjuster housing can pop out of position which makes it difficult to adjust the harness to fit snuggly around the child.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, a loose harness around the child could increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Britax will notify registered owners and provide a repair kit free of charge. repair kits will be available by august 17, 2007. owners can contact britax at 1-800-683-2045 or visit their 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 07C005000 or campaign BCS080701.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 07C005000

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

What is recall 07C005000?

NHTSA recall 07C005000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on August 7, 2007. It addresses: Harness adjuster assembly. The recall affects approximately 121,109 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 07C005000 or the manufacturer campaign number BCS080701. 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.