Safety Recall NHTSA · 09C002000 Reported March 2, 2009

A-lock harness tightness controller

Recaro North America, Inc. · Child Seat · 12,715 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09C002000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
12,715
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
March 2, 2009

Defect Summary

Recaro north america, inc. Is recalling certain signo and como child restraint systems manufactured from november 1, 2007 to february 16, 2009. a mechanical spring, located inside the locking cam, was manufactured outside the dimentional requirements. the central front adjuster strap on those seats containing the incorrectly manufactured spring will slip within the metal adjuster (a-lock) and this prevents the harness from being securely tightened.

Safety Consequence

If this condition existed and a vehicle crash occurred, the child would not be properly secured in their child restraint system and may sustain injury.

Corrective Action

Recaro will notify owners and replace any defective child restraint system free of charge. the recall began on march 12, 2009. owners can contact recaro customer service toll-free at 1-888-473-2290.

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 09C002000 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 09C002000

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

What is recall 09C002000?

NHTSA recall 09C002000 was issued by Recaro North America, Inc. on March 2, 2009. It addresses: A-lock harness tightness controller. The recall affects approximately 12,715 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 09C002000 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.