Safety Recall NHTSA · 14C002000 Reported April 1, 2014

Buckle may be difficult to unlatch

Baby Trend, Inc. · Child Seat · 16,655 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14C002000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
16,655
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
April 1, 2014
Completion Rate
22.11

Defect Summary

Baby trend, inc. (baby trend) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 trendz fastback 3-in-1 child restraints, models fb60070 (granite) and fb60408 (jellybean), manufactured between october 2011 and july 2013. the defect involves difficulty in unlatching the harness buckle. in some cases, the buckle becomes stuck in a latched condition so that it cannot be opened by depressing the buckle's release button.

Safety Consequence

It may be difficult to remove the child from the restraint, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency in which a prompt exit from the vehicle is required.

Corrective Action

Baby trend will notify registered owners and will provide replacement buckles when they become available. the recall began on april 25, 2014. owners may contact baby trend at 1-800-328-7363 or visit their website at www.babytrend.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 Baby Trend, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 14C002000 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 14C002000

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

What is recall 14C002000?

NHTSA recall 14C002000 was issued by Baby Trend, Inc. on April 1, 2014. It addresses: Buckle may be difficult to unlatch. The recall affects approximately 16,655 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Baby Trend, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14C002000 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.