Safety Recall NHTSA · 01C052000 Reported October 9, 2001

Safeline kids/fmvss 213 - seat weight capicity

Safeline Kids, Inc. · N/A · 21,759 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01C052000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
21,759
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
October 9, 2001

Defect Summary

Equipment description: 1996-1999 sit'n'stroll rear-facing and forward-facing convertible car seats, model 3240, manufactured between november 1, 1996, and june 30, 1999. these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." the sit'n'stroll was recommended for usage in the rear-facing seating configuration by children not weighing more than 25 pounds.

Safety Consequence

The child seats were not certified as meeting the 25 pound weight requirement of this standard.

Corrective Action

Safeline kids will send new labels to registered owners to be placed over the existing labels which will recommend that a child not weighing more than 22 pounds be placed in the rear-seating configuration. owner notification began october 18, 2001. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact safeline kids at 800-829-1625.

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 Safeline Kids, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01C052000 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 01C052000

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

What is recall 01C052000?

NHTSA recall 01C052000 was issued by Safeline Kids, Inc. on October 9, 2001. It addresses: Safeline kids/fmvss 213 - seat weight capicity. The recall affects approximately 21,759 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Safeline Kids, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01C052000 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.