Safety Recall NHTSA · 12C002000 Reported May 2, 2012

Missing separate base with latch/fmvss 213

Dorel Juvenile Group · N/A · 1,737 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12C002000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Dorel Juvenile Group
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,737
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
May 2, 2012
Completion Rate
2.88

Defect Summary

Dorel juvenile group (djg) is recalling certain infant child restraints, models ic124fsm (onboard 35) and ic123fsm (comfy carry), produced from may 2011 through april 2012, were sold without the separate seat base that contains the required latch attachment assembly. without the latch assembly, these units fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

Without the latch system, the seat may be more difficult to properly secure and in the event of a vehicle crash, the child may not be adequately protected and is at an increased risk for injury.

Corrective Action

Djg will notify registered owners and distributors. bases which include latch systems will be provided at no cost to all those who verify they have the affected units. non-registered owners should contact djg at 1-877-416-8111 or by email at infantlatchrecall@djgusa.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 Dorel Juvenile Group dealer and reference recall ID 12C002000 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 12C002000

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

What is recall 12C002000?

NHTSA recall 12C002000 was issued by Dorel Juvenile Group on May 2, 2012. It addresses: Missing separate base with latch/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 1,737 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dorel Juvenile Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12C002000 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.