Safety Recall NHTSA · 02E005000 Reported February 12, 2002

Right start/pvc roller shade breaks

Q: What is recall 02E005000?

NHTSA recall 02E005000 was issued by The Right Start on February 12, 2002. It addresses: Right start/pvc roller shade breaks. The recall affects approximately 65,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

The Right Start · N/A · 65,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02E005000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

The Right Start

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

65,000

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

February 12, 2002

Defect Summary

Equipment description: auto sun shades (pvc roller shade) which stick on the side windows for shade. small pieces of the shade can break and drop off.

Safety Consequence

The pieces are small enough that a small child or infant can put them in his/her mouth, possibly choking.

Corrective Action

The company, the right start, is notifying its customers to return the auto sun shades for a free replacement. owner notification began march 22, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact the right start customer service at 818-707-7100.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized The Right Start dealer and reference recall ID 02E005000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02E005000

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

What is recall 02E005000?

NHTSA recall 02E005000 was issued by The Right Start on February 12, 2002. It addresses: Right start/pvc roller shade breaks. The recall affects approximately 65,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized The Right Start dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02E005000 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.