Safety Recall NHTSA · 12C001000 Reported January 26, 2012

Harness adjuster detachment

Q: What is recall 12C001000?

NHTSA recall 12C001000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on January 26, 2012. It addresses: Harness adjuster detachment. The recall affects approximately 14,220 vehicles , with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Britax Child Safety, Inc. · Child Seat · 14,220 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12C001000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Component

Child Seat

Vehicles Affected

14,220

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

January 26, 2012

Defect Summary

Britax is recalling certain chaperone infant child restraint systems produced from september 1, 2010, through april 30, 2011. the harness adjuster can detach from the seat shell.

Safety Consequence

Should the harness adjuster detach from the seat, the child may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Corrective Action

Britax will notify owners and provide repair kits free of charge. the safety recall and mailing of the kits began on february 7, 2012. any seats on which the harness adjuster has detached will be replaced. owners may contact britax at 1-888-427-4829 or visit www.chaperonerecall.com.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Britax Child Safety, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12C001000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12C001000

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

What is recall 12C001000?

NHTSA recall 12C001000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on January 26, 2012. It addresses: Harness adjuster detachment. The recall affects approximately 14,220 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Britax Child Safety, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12C001000 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.