Is this normal for a Marathon.....

MOM25BOYS

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• Sep 10, 2008

• #1

I just changed the cover on my MA and after re-installing it in my suv I noticed that the seat is sliding back and forth on the pivot bar? or recline bar? not sure what the tech term is for it. Is this normal???:shrug-shoulders: It was not doing this before I took it out, but it really has be bugged right now. It is installed solid with my LATCH and tether, but if you lean against it like to put DS into the seat the top of the seat slides while the base is solid??? Does anyone know what I am talking about?? I called Britax and got you know who and she said that is was completely "normal", but my other MA's have never, ever slide back and forth on the bar. HELP!!

 

mom2juliarose

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• Sep 10, 2008

• #2

When you say "slides" do you mean it is going from upright to recline mode or vice versa, like it's not staying "locked" upright or reclined?

Just trying to get an idea...

 

MOM25BOYS

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• Sep 10, 2008

• #3

Its staying reclined in the RF position and sliding side to side like from my truck door to the middle seat. That direction.

 

mom2juliarose

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• Sep 10, 2008

• #4

Oh wow. Mine doesn't do that. Sounds a bit odd to me...

 

bubbaray

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• Sep 10, 2008

• #5

Neither of my MAs do that. I'd call Britax! GL!

 

MOM25BOYS

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• Sep 10, 2008

• #6

I called Britax, got Helen and was told to email her some pics of how much it is sliding. The seat is no longer getting a rock solid install and it feels like the actual seat is breaking loose from the base. I don't know what to do, but I thought of calling the local number on my cell since I am in NC and seeing if I get someone different.

 

djma

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• Sep 10, 2008

• #7

Mine does it too! Let me know what they say. I noticed it this past weekend when re-installing it.

 

tiggercat

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• Sep 10, 2008

• #8

How much movement? Mine slides a tiny, tiny bit where the base is attached to the seat, and I think that is normal.

 

MOM25BOYS

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• Sep 10, 2008

• #9

I just called back and got another lady who has been very helpful. I took my seat out, flip it over and let her hear how loose the base was. When the recline is locked in FF there is no movement, but when I put it in the RF position the base is very loose and moves waaayyy too much for my liking. I will keep you updated but I am sure I will be stuck with a broke seat.

 

monstah

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• Sep 10, 2008

• #10

My BLVD moves about 1cm back and forth and I thought that was normal. But it def doesn't feel like it's breaking away from the base. I'm curious to hear what they say.

 

carolinamom

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• Sep 10, 2008

• #11

Surely that cannot be normal! Hopefully they will do something about it for you!!

 

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ali's mom

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• Sep 10, 2008

• #12

My Marathon doesn't, but my Roundabout does. I was also wondering if that is normal.

 

Kat_Momof3

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• Sep 10, 2008

• #13

that is not normal and I would insist upon a replacement.

 

seamonkeys

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• Sep 11, 2008

• #14

The one I gave my sister started doing that! Well, I don't recall it ever doing it before, then when I went to visit one time I noticed it. I called Britax and they said it was fine, normal movement. Don't remember how much it slid, but it was noticeable.
Curious to see if you get a different answer. If so, maybe I should call again!

 

MOM25BOYS

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• Sep 12, 2008

• #15

WOOHOO!!!

I just got off the phone with Helen, who by the way was very sweet today and in a very good mood , and Britax is sending me a Brand New Marathon!!! She even told me to keep my cover and just put the broken MA in the box with the straps.:thumbsup: Man I am sooo thrilled and relieved that I am getting a replacement and who knows maybe I will get a new 35lb one...

:2thumbsup: for Helen and Britax CS!!

 

seamonkeys

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• Sep 12, 2008

• #16

MOM25BOYS said:

WOOHOO!!!

I just got off the phone with Helen, who by the way was very sweet today and in a very good mood , and Britax is sending me a Brand New Marathon!!! She even told me to keep my cover and just put the broken MA in the box with the straps.:thumbsup: Man I am sooo thrilled and relieved that I am getting a replacement and who knows maybe I will get a new 35lb one...

:2thumbsup: for Helen and Britax CS!!

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WHAT!?!?! I'm going to call my sister and have her check how much it moves. I don't think that's right that they tell one person it's fine, and then another it's not!

 

MOM25BOYS

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• Sep 12, 2008

• #17

I don't understand that either. She told me that some movement is normal, but mine was alot of movement and only when in RF recline. :shrug-shoulders: I took pics and emailed them that showed how much movement I was having in the base. She even listened over the phone at how the base knocked back and forth when turn upside down and locked into the RF recline. When I put the base in the FF recline position it was rock solid with no movement at all. I was told by one other CS there that it could be the RF recline not locking completely?

I hope that they fix it for your sister too, 2lilmonkeys.:thumbsup:

 

mommyto2angelgirls

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• Sep 12, 2008

• #18

how old was your marathon this happened to. my older 04 marathon does this alot in rf mode. i doubt they would do anything about ti though it is too old..

 

MOM25BOYS

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• Sep 12, 2008

• #19

Mine is a 2008. I think this falls under my warranty so that may be why they are replacing it.

 

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ali's mom

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• Sep 12, 2008

• #20

Looks like I will have to call about my Roundabout.