Fmvss 213/tether anchor washer corrision
Defect Summary
Gorilla child safety seat (model number 200-1000) and spelcast child safety seats (model number 600-1000) manufactured between july 26, 2002, and january 15, 2003, and outfitted with a tether anchor mounting kit, part no. Fw-50250-12-zy. the kit allows the purchaser to mount a tether anchor in a vehicle that is not already equipped with an anchor. the tether anchor kit contains a washer that does not comply with the salt spray standard found in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."
Safety Consequence
If the washer is rusted and weakened, in the event of a vehicle crash, the car seat could pull free, possibly injuring the seat occupant or someone else in the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Snug seat will send replacement washers along with installation instructions to its registered owners free of charge. the manufacturing date and model number is located on the side of the seat. if you have a gorilla child safety seat with model number 200-1000 or a spelcast child safety seat with model number 600-1000, and you did not receive the repair kit and instructions, please call snug seat, inc., toll-free at (800) 336-7684 between the hours of 8 am and 5:30 pm est monday through thursday, or 8 am and 4pm on friday. a new part will be sent to you immediately. if you own one of these seats and did not receive the repair kit, please contact snug seat toll-free at 800-336-7684.
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FAQ: Recall 03C001000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 03C001000?
NHTSA recall 03C001000 was issued by R82, Inc. on January 31, 2003. It addresses: Fmvss 213/tether anchor washer corrision. The recall affects approximately 1,146 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized R82, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03C001000 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.