Back to RecallTracker
Transport Canada Vehicles

1996–1997 Evenflo 229 Scout Recall

Issued August 15, 1997
Issue
Hazard description
NOTE: COMBINATION CHILD RESTRAINTS. THESE RESTRAINTS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.M.V.S.S. 213 - CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS. THE HARNESS WEBBING ADJUSTER MECHANISM LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM FRONT OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM WAS FOUND TO SLIP DURING CRASH TESTING. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE HARNESS WEBBING TO SLIP WHICH WOULD RESULT IN THE CHILD MOVING FURTHER FORWARD IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. CORRECTION: ADJUSTER KITS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED TO RESTRAINT OWNERS WHO CALL 1-800-490-7586.
Vehicle
EVENFLO 229 SCOUT