Safety Recall NHTSA · 08C004000 Reported February 28, 2008

Seat and base separation

Combi Usa, Inc. · Child Seat · 67,167 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08C004000
Manufacturer Campaign
0208CTR-01
Manufacturer
Combi Usa, Inc.
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
67,167
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
February 28, 2008

Defect Summary

Combi is recalling 67,167 centre, centre arb, and shuttle infant child restraint systems, model nos. 8065, 8074, 8086, 8087, and 8520, and associated travel systems, model nos. 4400, 4515, and 4520, that contain centre and shuttle car seat models. this recall includes the entire production of these models from october 2005 through december 2007. in the event of a frontal crash, the car seat could potentially become separated from its base.

Safety Consequence

Should the seat separate from the base in a crash, the child will not be adequately protected possibly resulting in injury.

Corrective Action

Owners should contact combi to obtain a free retrofit kit. until the caregiver receives the free retrofit kit, combi recommends that the car seat be used without the base. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact combi consumer relations department at 1-800-543-7734 or visit their website at www.combi-intl.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 Combi Usa, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08C004000 or campaign 0208CTR-01.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08C004000

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

What is recall 08C004000?

NHTSA recall 08C004000 was issued by Combi Usa, Inc. on February 28, 2008. It addresses: Seat and base separation. The recall affects approximately 67,167 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 08C004000 or the manufacturer campaign number 0208CTR-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.