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Graco SnugRide car seats; Volkswagen 1998-2001 Beetles; Honda 2002-03 CR-Vs

By Times Wires
© St. Petersburg Times
published August 3, 2003

CAR SEATS: Graco SnugRide models 8402L03, 840301, 840302, 840303, 8442GMP, 8442LBLW, 8442LCYP, 8442LMAD, 8444LHAB, 8444LHIG, 8446LFKB, 8446LVIN, 8447LHAV, 8448LSAR, 8463AMB, 8463GMP, 8463JUN, 8463YL, 8464MAC, 8464MEL, 8602AMB, 8602JUN, 8602MAN, 8603MIC, 8603MLL, 8605HIG, 8605KER, 8605PLT, 8607LAG, 8607NGS, 8608DIA, 8609FOF.

Cause: May be missing hardware that helps attach the carrier to the base.

Injuries/deaths: None reported.

Action: Seat may be used without the base. Instructions are in the manual or online.

Call: 1-800-345-4109.

On the Web: www.gracobaby.com

VOLKSWAGENS: 1998-2001 New Beetles.

Cause: Brake lamp switches may not work properly.

Injuries/deaths: None reported. Action: See dealer for inspection and free replacement.

On the Web: www.vw.com

HONDAS: 2002-03 CR-Vs.

Cause: Excessive corrosion could prevent the automatic transmission from shifting into park.

Injuries/deaths: None reported.

Action: See dealer for inspection and free replacement.

On the Web: www.honda.com

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