Chest clip fractures
Defect Summary
Britax is recalling certain britax chaperon infant car seats model e9l69n9 moonstone, e9l69p2 red mill, e9l69p3 savannah, and e9l69p5 cowmooflage, manufactured from april 2009 through may 2010. the chest clip was incorrectly produced which could result in a more brittle chest clip than was intended. as a result, the chest clip which positions the harness straps across the infant's shoulders may break when the chest clip is engaged as the infant is secured into the infant car seat.
Safety Consequence
The sharp edges of the broken chest clip could create a risk of a skin laceration and the fractured components of the chest clip may present a small parts/choking hazard.
Corrective Action
Britax will mail to consumers notice and remedy kits that contain a replacement chest clip and instruction sheet. the safety campaign began on november 12, 2010. owners may contact britax customer service department at 1-888-427-4829.
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FAQ: Recall 10C006000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10C006000?
NHTSA recall 10C006000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on October 28, 2010. It addresses: Chest clip fractures. The recall affects approximately 17,251 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 10C006000 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.