Safety Recall NHTSA · 08C010000 Reported December 11, 2008

Harness straps

Britax Child Safety, Inc. · Child Seat · 31,492 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08C010000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
31,492
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
December 11, 2008

Defect Summary

Britax is recalling certain frontier child restraint systems, models e9l54e7 (frontier red rock), e9l54h6 (frontier rushmore), e9l54h7 (frontier pink sky), e9l54m6 (frontier canyon), and e9l5490 (frontier sahara), manufactured between april 1 and september 18, 2008. if the harness straps are loosened using one strap at a time, then the harness straps may become detached from the metal yoke located on the back of the child seat.

Safety Consequence

Should the harness straps become detached, the child will not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in an increased risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Britax will mail the consumer notice and remedy kits to all registered owners free of charge. owners who have not registered their seats with britax must call britax at 1-800-683-2045 and request a kit. the recall began on december 17, 2008. information and instructions related to the campaign will be posted on the britax website at http://www.britaxusa.com no later than december 17, 2008. owners with other questions can contact britax at 1-800-683-2045.

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 08C010000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08C010000

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

What is recall 08C010000?

NHTSA recall 08C010000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on December 11, 2008. It addresses: Harness straps. The recall affects approximately 31,492 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 08C010000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.