Safety Recall NHTSA · 02C024000 Reported April 19, 2002

Xportation safety concepts/rear facing car seat

Xportation Safety Concepts · N/A · 150 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02C024000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Xportation Safety Concepts
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
150
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
April 19, 2002

Defect Summary

Child seat description: xsci pioneered airbag compatible rear facing child seats with seat pad colors blue/blue and brown/blue, (there is no model number associated with the product) manufactured between february 1 and march 7, 2002. these seats exceed the maximum head excursion criteria of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the infant seat can detach from the seat base, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

Xsci has notified its customers and is offering a replacement seat (produced by an alternate child seat manufacturer) and will pay for the return of the noncompliant seat. xsci will repair the noncompliant seat and return it to the customer. owners who do not receive the free seat replacement within a reasonable time should contact xsci at 800-630-6850.

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 Xportation Safety Concepts dealer and reference recall ID 02C024000 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 02C024000

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

What is recall 02C024000?

NHTSA recall 02C024000 was issued by Xportation Safety Concepts on April 19, 2002. It addresses: Xportation safety concepts/rear facing car seat. The recall affects approximately 150 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Xportation Safety Concepts dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02C024000 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.