Safety Recall NHTSA · 03C010000 Reported November 6, 2003

Dorel/child restraints/misprinted label

Dorel Juvenile Group · N/A · 27,800 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03C010000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Dorel Juvenile Group
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
27,800
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
November 6, 2003

Defect Summary

High rise child restraints, model numbers 22-297-wal, 22-298-stm, 22-299-nan, and 93-299-fsm, manufactured between october 1 and october 31, 2003. djg intended to recommend that the forward-facing mode should be used for children "over 1 year of age." the label was misprinted to recommend that the forward-facing mode should be use for children "under 1 year of age."

Safety Consequence

If the consumer were to follow the erroneous instructions, the seat may not adequately restrain the child in the event of a vehicle crash, possible resulting in injuries to the child

Corrective Action

Djg will send consumers a corrected label. owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact djg toll-free at (866) 611-3022.

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 Dorel Juvenile Group dealer and reference recall ID 03C010000 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 03C010000

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

What is recall 03C010000?

NHTSA recall 03C010000 was issued by Dorel Juvenile Group on November 6, 2003. It addresses: Dorel/child restraints/misprinted label. The recall affects approximately 27,800 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dorel Juvenile Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03C010000 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.