Safety Recall NHTSA · 03C009000 Reported November 3, 2003

Safeline kids/fmvss 213/head excursion

Q: What is recall 03C009000?

NHTSA recall 03C009000 was issued by Safeline Kids, Inc. on November 3, 2003. It addresses: Safeline kids/fmvss 213/head excursion. The recall affects approximately 10,495 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.

Safeline Kids, Inc. · N/A · 10,495 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03C009000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Safeline Kids, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

10,495

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

November 3, 2003

Defect Summary

Sit "n" stroll rear-facing and forward-facing convertible child restraints model #2003, manufactured between september 1, 2002, and october 21, 2003. when the seat is secured in the vehicle using the lower forward-facing belt path or when the shoulder and buckle pads included with the restraint are used, forces during a crash could cause the child's head to move forward further than allowed by the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." shoulder and buckle pads may interfere with the harness becoming properly snug.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk of head injury to the child.

Corrective Action

Safeline kids will mail repair instructions and a revised owners manual. owners are being asked to remove and discard the shoulder and buckle pads from the harness before continuing to use the seat. the shoulder and buckle pads may interfere with the harness becoming properly snug. Also, owners should only use the upper forward-facing belt path. there is no problem when the seat is used in the rear-facing position for children weighing less than 20 pounds. owners who have not registered their product may contact safeline kids' toll-free number (800-829-1625) between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm mst monday through thursday or between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm mst friday. they may also e-mail safeline kids at service@safelinekids.com.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Safeline Kids, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03C009000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 03C009000

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

What is recall 03C009000?

NHTSA recall 03C009000 was issued by Safeline Kids, Inc. on November 3, 2003. It addresses: Safeline kids/fmvss 213/head excursion. The recall affects approximately 10,495 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Safeline Kids, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03C009000 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.