Graco/infant car seat base/missing hooks and pins
Defect Summary
Graco is recalling the snugride infant car seats. models that have the following numbers within the model number: 8402, 8412, 8442, 8442l, 8443, 8443l, 8444, 8444l, 8446, 8446l, 8447, 8447l, 8448, 8448l, 8457, 8458, 8459, 8601, 8463, 8464, 8470, 8471, 8478 and c844342, and were manufactured between march 1, 2002, and march 6, 2003, are included. some of the seatsmay have missing hardware that is to attach the carrier to the base. if the hardware is missing, the carrier may not be securely attached to the base. graco has decided to expand this recall to include additional snugride infant child restraints which have a manufacture date of march 7 or 8, 2003. the model numbers for the additional seats are 8402l03, 840301, 840302, 840303, 8442gmp, 8442lblw, 8442lcyp, 8442lmad, 8444lhab, 8444lhig, 8446lfkb, 8446lvin, 8447lhav, 8448lsar, 8463amb, 8463gmp, 8463jun, 8463yl, 8464mac, 8464mel, 8602amb, 8602jun, 8602man, 8603mic, 8603mll, 8605hig, 8605ker, 8605plt, 8607lag, 8607ngs, 8608dia, and 8609fof. notification to registered owners of the additional infant child restraints is expected to begin august 1, 2003.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a sudden stop or vehicle crash, the carrier may detach from the base, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Graco will notify its customers, provide inspection instructions, and instructions on how to return your car seat to graco if the base is missing the hooks or pins. graco will replace the base free of charge. owner notification began march 12, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact graco at 866-473-0163.
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FAQ: Recall 03C003000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 03C003000?
NHTSA recall 03C003000 was issued by Graco Children's Products, Inc. on March 10, 2003. It addresses: Graco/infant car seat base/missing hooks and pins. The recall affects approximately 683,926 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Graco Children's Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03C003000 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.