Safety Recall NHTSA · 08C003000 Reported February 22, 2008

Harness may fail to restrain child

Recaro North America, Inc. · Child Seat · 7,498 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08C003000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Recaro North America, Inc.
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
7,498
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
February 22, 2008

Defect Summary

Recaro is recalling 7,498 signo and como convertible child restraint systems with color model codes of 330.00 and 331.00, manufactured prior to december 18, 2007. the harness may become disconnected from the harness connector when a child is placed in or removed from the child seat.

Safety Consequence

If the harness becomes disconnected and a vehicle crash occurs, the child may not be securely fastened to their child seat and may sustain injury.

Corrective Action

Recaro is issuing a free safety recall kit containing two rubber caps for installation on the harness connector along with an instruction sheet. the recall began on february 26, 2008. owners may contact recaro customer service department at 1-800-8-recaro or visit their website at www.recaro.com.

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 Recaro North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08C003000 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 08C003000

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

What is recall 08C003000?

NHTSA recall 08C003000 was issued by Recaro North America, Inc. on February 22, 2008. It addresses: Harness may fail to restrain child. The recall affects approximately 7,498 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Recaro North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08C003000 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.