Large Recall NHTSA · 15C003000 Reported August 11, 2015

Harness adjuster/release button may stick

Britax Child Safety, Inc. · N/A · 213,753 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15C003000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
213,753
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
August 11, 2015
Completion Rate
54.22

Defect Summary

Britax child safety, inc. (britax) is recalling certain advocate clicktight child seats, model numbers e9lt95q, e9lt95z, e9lt95n, and e1a025q, boulevard clicktight child seats, model numbers e9lt86f, e1a135q, e9lt86g, e9lt85q, e9lt86a, e9lt86h, e9lt85s, e1a015q, e1a016a, and e1a016h, and marathon clicktight child seats, model numbers e1a116l, e9lt76p, e9lt71q, e9lt76n, e9lt76b, e9lt75r, e9lt76l, e1a006b, e1a005r and exa116l, manufactured august 1, 2014, to july 29, 2015. the affected child seats have a red harness adjuster button that may stick in the down (harness release) position allowing the shoulder harness to loosen.

Safety Consequence

If the harness loosens, the child may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Britax will notify registered owners and send them a remedy kit that includes a lubricant to apply to the harness adjuster button, free of charge. the recall began on august 14, 2015. owners may contact britax customer service at 1-888-427-4829, option 3 or by visiting www.britaxclicktightconvertiblerecall.com.

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 15C003000 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 15C003000

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

What is recall 15C003000?

NHTSA recall 15C003000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on August 11, 2015. It addresses: Harness adjuster/release button may stick. The recall affects approximately 213,753 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 15C003000 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.