Safety Recall NHTSA · 09C005000 Reported July 16, 2009

Shell/base attaching or detaching difficulty

Dorel Juvenile Group · Child Seat · 28,350 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09C005000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Dorel Juvenile Group
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
28,350
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
July 16, 2009

Defect Summary

Dorel juvenile group (djg) is recalling certain maxi-cosi mico infant child restraint systems, models 22-371 and 22-372, and maxi-cosi mico infant child restraint system - base only, model 22-515, produced from july 2007 through february 17, 2008. interference between the mounting bracket and the base caused by warping of the base or inadequate mating between the shell and the base mounting bracket can result in difficulty attaching or detaching the shell from the base.

Safety Consequence

If the shell is improperly mounted to the base, the child could be injured in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Djg will notify all registered owners and will send a new mico base to owners of the affected seats free of charge. the safety recall began on july 24, 2009. owners may contact djg at 1-877-657-9546.

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 09C005000 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 09C005000

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

What is recall 09C005000?

NHTSA recall 09C005000 was issued by Dorel Juvenile Group on July 16, 2009. It addresses: Shell/base attaching or detaching difficulty. The recall affects approximately 28,350 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 09C005000 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.