Large Recall NHTSA · 05C003000 Reported April 18, 2005

Harness loosens

Dorel Juvenile Group · Child Seat · 189,552 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05C003000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
189,552
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
April 18, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain djg designer 22 rear-facing only infant child restraints, models: eddie bauer, safety 1st , and cosco, manufactured between august 19, 2003, and october 20, 2004. if the harness is not properly tightened, the infant seat can experience web movement or web creep. it is important to note the gb1b line code located next to the model number on the child restraint indicates the unit was manufactured by good baby products and is the only line included in the recall. any line code other than gb1b, such as de1b, is not included in the recall.

Safety Consequence

If web creep were to occur, in the event of a vehicle crash, the child could move too far forward, possibly increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Djg will notify its customers and provide a free in-home remedy kit consisting of two clips and installation instructions free of charge. the recall began on may 7, 2005. owners may contact djg at 800-881-0570.

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 05C003000 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 05C003000

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

What is recall 05C003000?

NHTSA recall 05C003000 was issued by Dorel Juvenile Group on April 18, 2005. It addresses: Harness loosens. The recall affects approximately 189,552 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dorel Juvenile Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05C003000 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.