Safety Recall NHTSA · 04C004000 Reported December 7, 2004

Djg/rearfacing infant seat/fmvss 213/back support

Dorel Juvenile Group · N/A · 1,626 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04C004000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,626
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
December 7, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain cosco dreamride, model 22-001-fsm, rear facing child restraint system manufactured between december 1, 2003, and april 28, 2004. these seats fail to meet the 70 degree maximum back support angle requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, child restraint systems.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the child may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Djg will mail a warning label instructing the owner not to use the child restraint in the rear facing position. in addition, customers who desire a rear facing child restraint will be provided at no charge a djg tlc model 93-000-fsm. the recall began february 1, 2005. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact djg 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 04C004000 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 04C004000

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

What is recall 04C004000?

NHTSA recall 04C004000 was issued by Dorel Juvenile Group on December 7, 2004. It addresses: Djg/rearfacing infant seat/fmvss 213/back support. The recall affects approximately 1,626 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 04C004000 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.