Update: Our car seat was part of the recall that affects the yoke. I have never had a problem with it, and plan to buy a 2nd Frontier for my spouse's car.
The recall affects those car seats made in April 2008, July - Sept. 2008. The problem seems to happen when owners loose up the straps one at a time, causing both straps to loosen unevenly and slipping out of the yoke.
This is our 3rd Britax car seat. We also own a Roundabout and Marathon. As far as I can tell, this is the same style yoke used on the Roundabout and Marathon.
I live in a high traffic area, prone to accidents. After being rear-ended for the third time, I decided to upgrade to a newer car seat. The main reason I bought the Frontier was that my child is tall and skinny. Most car seats can't accommodate his growth, and are too wide to protect him.
Things I considered: 5 point harness, safety rating, fit, comfort, ease of install and adjustment, and length of time before next upgrade. I looked at other highly rated models, including Graco, Recaro, and Safeguard.
Fit, comfort and safety were my main criterias in making a decision. My son loves the independence of this car seat. He can climb in and out by himself, open the car door, use the cup holders, and see out while I'm driving.
The install is different from the Marathon and Roundabout, so READ the manual. I had had no problems with the install, using latch and anchors in a Subaru Forester. We will be buying a second Frontier for our minivan.
I highly recommend having a local certified car seat technician check your install. It is usually free at your local police or fire station. He can advice you on how to get a tight fit.
I miss the velcro straps. Initially, I had problems with the straps twisting and believe it was user error, and now use the armrests to hold the straps.
Cleaning is easy. My son spilled strawberry milk, and it wiped up better than my newly scotch-guarded car floors.
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