Large Recall NHTSA · 14C005000 Reported July 30, 2014

Tether and anchorage failure/fmvss 213

Recaro Child Safety, Llc · Child Seat · 173,063 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14C005000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
173,063
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
July 30, 2014
Completion Rate
17.84

Defect Summary

Recaro child safety, llc (recaro) is recalling certain proride child restraints, model number 332.01 in all colors (ak21, kaec, kaeg, kk91, mc11, mj15, qa56, qa9n, qq11, qq14, and qq95), manufactured from april 9, 2010, through june 9, 2015, and performance ride child restraints, model number 333.01 in all colors (chil, habb, haze, jebb, jett, kngt, mabb, mari, mngt, plum, plbb, rebb, slbb, redd, robb, rose, sabb, saph, slte, vibb, vibe), manufactured from january 15, 2013, through june 9, 2015. in the event of a crash, the top tether anchorage may detach from the child restraint. as such, these restraints fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

If the top tether anchorage detaches from the child restraint, there is an increased risk of injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action

Recaro will notify and send all registered owners a length of webbing with loops on both ends and instructions to further secure the child restraints. the retrofit kit will be provided free of charge. the recall began on september 16, 2015. owners may contact recaro customer service at 1-866-628-4750 or by email at recarorecall@m-s-s.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 Recaro Child Safety, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 14C005000 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 14C005000

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

What is recall 14C005000?

NHTSA recall 14C005000 was issued by Recaro Child Safety, Llc on July 30, 2014. It addresses: Tether and anchorage failure/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 173,063 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Recaro Child Safety, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14C005000 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.