Safety Recall NHTSA · 02C006000 Reported March 21, 2002

Peg perego/fmvss 213/a-loc adjuster slips

Peg Perego Usa, Inc. · N/A · 55,162 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02C006000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Peg Perego Usa, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
55,162
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
March 21, 2002

Defect Summary

Equipment description: peg perego infant car seats, models primo viaggio with base, pliko travel system, primo viaggio system, atlantico system, and atlantico trek system sng product from may 20, 2001, to and including february 15, 2002. the seats have a snap in the upholstery directly over the locking belt adjustment mechanism (a-loc adjuster). when the upholstery is attached by the snap to the cover of the a-loc adjuster, it may cause tension in the upholstery due to the weight of the child, which may prevent the complete engagement of the a-loc adjuster and allow slippage in the harness restraints. these seats fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213 "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the child may not be properly restrained.

Corrective Action

Peg perego will notify its customers and send repair instructions free of charge. within 4-6 weeks, owners will receive a new plastic cover. owner notification began march 25, 2002. owners who do not receive repair instructions or replacement part should contact peg perego's toll-free number at 1-877-737-3468.

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 02C006000 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 02C006000

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

What is recall 02C006000?

NHTSA recall 02C006000 was issued by Peg Perego Usa, Inc. on March 21, 2002. It addresses: Peg perego/fmvss 213/a-loc adjuster slips. The recall affects approximately 55,162 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Peg Perego Usa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02C006000 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.