Safety Recall NHTSA · 05C001000 Reported April 14, 2005

Fmvss 213/lower latch anchorage belt separation

Q: What is recall 05C001000?

NHTSA recall 05C001000 was issued by Combi Usa, Inc. on April 14, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 213/lower latch anchorage belt separation. The recall affects approximately 6,009 vehicles , with the defect involving the Child Seat 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.

Combi Usa, Inc. · Child Seat · 6,009 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05C001000

Manufacturer Campaign

0405AVA-01

Manufacturer

Combi Usa, Inc.

Component

Child Seat

Vehicles Affected

6,009

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

April 14, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain combi usa avatar convertible child restraints, model no. 8100. in a vehicle crash, the latch lower anchorage belt assembly can fail and separate when used in the rear-facing mode. these seats fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, child restraint systems.

Safety Consequence

Should the latch fail in a vehicle crash, the child could be seriously injured.

Corrective Action

Combi will notify its customers and provide a free repair kit. in the meanwhile, combi usa is instructing the owners to only use the seat with the lap belt. the recall began on july, 14, 2005. owners may contact combi at 1-800-992-6624.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Combi Usa, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05C001000 or campaign 0405AVA-01.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05C001000

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

What is recall 05C001000?

NHTSA recall 05C001000 was issued by Combi Usa, Inc. on April 14, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 213/lower latch anchorage belt separation. The recall affects approximately 6,009 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Combi Usa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05C001000 or the manufacturer campaign number 0405AVA-01. 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.