Safety Recall NHTSA · 01C053000 Reported October 9, 2001

Safeline kids/fmvss 213 - airbag warning label

Safeline Kids, Inc. · N/A · 900 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01C053000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Safeline Kids, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
900
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
October 9, 2001

Defect Summary

Equipment description: sit'n'stroll rear-facing and forward-facing convertible car seats, model 3240, manufactured between june 9, 1997, and august 9, 1997. these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." the air bag warning label was omitted from the seat cover.

Safety Consequence

The air bag label warns consumers not to place a child restraint in the rear-facing position in any vehicle seat with an air bag as severe injury or death could occur.

Corrective Action

Safeline kids will send new seat covers that have the required air bag warning label to owners free of charge. owner notification began october 18, 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy 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 01C053000 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 01C053000

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

What is recall 01C053000?

NHTSA recall 01C053000 was issued by Safeline Kids, Inc. on October 9, 2001. It addresses: Safeline kids/fmvss 213 - airbag warning label. The recall affects approximately 900 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 01C053000 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.