Large Recall NHTSA · 00C007000 Reported February 4, 2000

Cosco\fmvss 213 buckle release

Cosco, Inc. · N/A · 206,353 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00C007000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Cosco, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
206,353
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
February 4, 2000

Defect Summary

Equipment description: cosco touriva convertible safe t shield (full wrap fabric cover) model 02-084, touriva convertible safe t shield (partial wrap fabric cover) model 02-094, touriva convertible safe t shield (full wrap fabric cover with pillow) model 02-096, touriva convertible safe t shield (partial wrap vinyl cover) model 02404, touriva convertible safe t shield (partial wrap fabric cover) model 02-821, manufactured from may 1, 1996 through november 26, 1997. these seats fail to fully comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 213, "child restraint systems." the buckle release force exceeds the requirements of federal regulations.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, an adult may not be able to easily release the belt buckle.

Corrective Action

Consumers will be sent a free remedy kit along with installment instructions.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Cosco, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00C007000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00C007000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00C007000?

NHTSA recall 00C007000 was issued by Cosco, Inc. on February 4, 2000. It addresses: Cosco\fmvss 213 buckle release. The recall affects approximately 206,353 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cosco, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00C007000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.