Safety Recall NHTSA · 13C003000 Reported October 23, 2013

Child seat base/strongarm knob/detaches or spins

Orbit Baby, Inc. · Child Seat · 2,962 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13C003000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Orbit Baby, Inc.
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
2,962
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
October 23, 2013
Completion Rate
48.41

Defect Summary

Orbit baby, inc. (orbit) is recalling certain g2 car seat bases, model no. Orb822000, manufactured from march 20, 2013, through july 20, 2013, with batch numbers a0840, a0860, or a0880. the strongarm knob component of the orbit baby g2 car seat base intended to secure the seat's base, may become detached or spin.

Safety Consequence

If the seat base is not properly secured, a child may be at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Registered owners will be notified and orbit will provide a free remedy kit along with repair instructions to them or any owner that notifies orbit of the need for a kit. the recall began on november 22, 2013. owners may contact orbit baby customer service at 1-877-672-2229.

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 Orbit Baby, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13C003000 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 13C003000

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

What is recall 13C003000?

NHTSA recall 13C003000 was issued by Orbit Baby, Inc. on October 23, 2013. It addresses: Child seat base/strongarm knob/detaches or spins. The recall affects approximately 2,962 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Orbit Baby, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13C003000 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.