23E014 Child Restraint Lower Anchors Not Welded Properly – BraunAbility Turny Seat

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-014 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Braun Corporation Submission Date : FEB 13, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-014 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Braun Corporation Address : 631 West 11 Street Winamac IN 46996 Company phone : 1-800-488-0359 Population : Number of potentially involved : 153 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 : BraunAbility Turny Model : 225 CHILD SEAT WELDMENT Part No. : TAS-01223 Size : NR Function : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on manufacturing date. Components manufactured October 24, 2020 – January 4, 2023 may have welds that do not meet the engineering design intent. Production Dates : OCT 24, 2020 – JAN 04, 2023 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Component TAS-01223 may have been manufactured with welds that do not meet the engineering design intent. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The lower child restraint anchors may detach during dynamic impact. Description of the Cause : Weld requirements inaccurately stated on engineering weldment drawing. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-014 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name : CHILD SEAT WELDMENT Component Description : Child restraint lower anchor Component Part Number : TAS-01223 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : The Braun Corporation dba BraunAbility Address : 1024 Empire St Mount Carmel Illinois 62863 Country : United States Chronology : On January 4, 2023, it was discovered through product inspection, that certain welds on the child seat weldment TAS-01223, were not reflective of the engineering design intent. On January 4, 2023 inventory was isolated and suspect components were quarantined. FMVSS 225 Child Restraint Anchorage pull testing was performed on suspect parts January 9-11, 2023. Test results confirmed the quarantined inventory continued to meet the FMVSS requirements but did not meet the engineering design intent. Since the parts do not meet the engineering intent we have decided to recall the components. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : A BraunAbility certified dealer will inspect the child restraint lower anchor for proper welding of components. If inspection finds the part does not meet engineering design intent, BraunAbility will replace the component at no charge to the customer. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedied components will be manufactured with the engineering intended welds. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Engineering drawings have been updated and republished to call out the requisite weld specifications. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : BraunAbility does not have final owner information of these components. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-014 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 We will ask our dealer channel, who ordered and sold the components, to notify the end user. Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 20, 2023 – MAR 06, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR * NR – Not Reported

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631 West 11th Street • P.O. Box 310 • Winamac, IN 46996 February 2023 (574) 946-4139 • 1-800-THE-LIFT • www.braunability.com Applicable for Component TAS-01223 | 225 CHILD SEAT WELDMENT Included in the following kits: Accessory Kit VSS-K-2603 | VSS-2600 (LS) CHILD LATCH KIT Accessory Kit VSS-K-2604 | VSS-2600 (RS) CHILD LATCH KIT Safety Recall Notice Service Bulletin 517379 Rev. A NHTSA Recall #: 23E014 Transport Canada Recall #: 2023-066 Read Instructions Before Beginning Labor Times Inspection Only: 1/2 Hour Inspection and Child Seat Latch Install: 1.5 Hours This service bulletin details inspection of the child seat latch weldment (part number TAS-01223) and, if required, replacement of the child seat latch weldment. B Inspect child seat latch. If the child seat latch is fully welded, as shown in Photo A, no further action is required. If the child seat latch is not fully welded, as shown in Photo B, the child seat latch must be replaced. See instructions included in kit. A Fully Welded Not Fully Welded WarrantyTopics Parts -> Recall -> 23E014 -> Inspect Parts -> Recall -> 23E014 -> Repair

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NHTSA Recall Campaign # 23E014 February 28, 2023 Dear BraunAbility Dealer, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. BraunAbility has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain Accessory Child Seat Weldments manufactured October 24, 2020 – January 4, 2023. Component TAS-01223, child seat weldment, is included in optional kits VSS-K-2603 “VSS-2600 (LS) CHILD LATCH KIT” and VSS-K-2604 “VSS-2600 (RS) CHILD LATCH KIT” which are accessories to the BraunAbility Turny Evo Seat Model VSS-2602. Component TAS-01223, child seat weldment, may have been manufactured with welds that do not meet the engineering design intent. Improperly welded lower child restraint anchors may detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Owners of a Turny Evo Seat Model VSS-2602 with accessory kit VSS-K-2603 or VSS-K-2604 installed will be instructed to make an appointment with their local BraunAbility Dealer. The Dealer will follow Service Bulletin 517379 for the inspection process. If incomplete welds are observed, the dealer will order a new Child Seat Weldment, part number TAS-01223, and install it per the Latch Kit Installation Instructions. After inspection and repair (if necessary), the dealer will submit a warranty claim to BraunAbility documenting the work completed. BraunAbility will issue a credit to the dealer in a timely manner. Technical Service Bulletin 517379 and Warranty Claim instructions can be found on BraunAbility Connect+ Knowledge Database in the resource titled, “23E014 Turny Evo Optional Accessory Child Latch Kit Recall”. Dealers who purchased accessory kit VSS-K-2603 or VSS-K-2604 from BraunAbility, which may contain a recalled component, will be notified by BraunAbility with the order number and purchase order number in which the transaction was processed. The dealer will be asked to search their records to find to whom the Child Latch Kit was sold. BraunAbility will request the owner’s name and mailing address, so recall notification can be sent. Please remember it is a violation of federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment under a stop-sale or recall until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. In other words, if you have a vehicle equipped with a Turny Evo seat including Accessory Kit VSS-K-2603 “VSS-2600 (LS) CHILD LATCH KIT” or VSS-K-2604 “VSS-2600 (RS) CHILD LATCH KIT” manufactured in the defined timeframe, it must be repaired before it can be sold. In taking this action, BraunAbility continues to place the safety of our customers at the top of our priorities. We are committed to supporting each of our dealer partners in their efforts to serve our customers. It is our hope that the steps outlined in this letter will serve to reaffirm that commitment and acknowledge the value we place in our working relationship. Should you have any questions regarding the matters outlined above, feel free to contact the BraunAbility Recall Team at (833) 863-3539 or [email protected]. Sincerely, Rick Nelson Director of Customer Care & Aftersales BraunAbility

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