Recaro is recalling 7,498 signo and como convertible child restraint systems with color model codes of 330.00 and 331.00, manufactured prior to December18, 2007.

Make / Models :           Model/Build Years:     
     RECARO / COMO       9999
 
     RECARO / SIGNO       9999
 
Manufacturer : RECARO NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date : FEB 21, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08C003000  N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A 
 
Component: CHILD SEAT: HARNESS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 7498
Summary:
 RECARO IS RECALLING 7,498 SIGNO AND COMO CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS WITH COLOR MODEL CODES OF 330.00 AND 331.00, MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO DECEMBER 18, 2007. THE HARNESS MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE HARNESS CONNECTOR WHEN A CHILD IS PLACED IN OR REMOVED FROM THE CHILD SEAT.
Consequence:
 IF THE HARNESS BECOMES DISCONNECTED AND A VEHICLE CRASH OCCURS, THE CHILD MAY NOT BE SECURELY FASTENED TO THEIR CHILD SEAT AND MAY SUSTAIN INJURY. 
Remedy:
 RECARO IS ISSUING A FREE SAFETY RECALL KIT CONTAINING TWO RUBBER CAPS FOR INSTALLATION ON THE HARNESS CONNECTOR ALONG WITH AN INSTRUCTION SHEET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RECARO CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-8-RECARO OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.RECARO.COM.
Notes:
 CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.