Safety Recall NHTSA · 01C027000 Reported June 22, 2001

Peg perego/infant car seat

Peg Perego Usa, Inc. · Child Seat · 14,087 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01C027000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Peg Perego Usa, Inc.
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
14,087
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
June 22, 2001

Defect Summary

Equipment description: peg perego models primo viaggo infant car seat, infant car seat with base, pliko travel system (stroller bundled as a single product), primo viaggo system (stroller bundled as a single product). the bottom latch mechanism of the child seat on the left side does not completely engage the latching rod of the base that stays in the vehicle due to the improper positioning of the metal reinforcing bracket of the latch mechanism during manufacture. these seats fail to conform with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

The consumer may believe that the car seat is properly attached to the base. in the event of a vehicle crash, the car seat can detach from the base possibly causing serious injury or death to the child.

Corrective Action

Peg perego will notify its customers of the defect and provide instructions on how to identify affected seats and perform the repair. owner notification began july 31, 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact peg perego at 877-737-3468.

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 Peg Perego Usa, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01C027000 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 01C027000

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

What is recall 01C027000?

NHTSA recall 01C027000 was issued by Peg Perego Usa, Inc. on June 22, 2001. It addresses: Peg perego/infant car seat. The recall affects approximately 14,087 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Peg Perego Usa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01C027000 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.