Safety Recall NHTSA · 16C002000 Reported February 2, 2016

Incorrect position of reclining label/fmvss 213

Graco Children's Products, Inc. · N/A · 15,064 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16C002000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Graco Children's Products, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
15,064
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
February 2, 2016
Completion Rate
77.50

Defect Summary

Graco children's products, inc. (graco) is recalling certain extend2fit convertible child seats manufactured november 27, 2015, to january 20, 2016. the affected child seats may have the recline label affixed at the wrong location, resulting in confusion about how to use the seat properly. as such, these child seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

If the instructions are followed as shown, a rear-facing infant could be placed in an upright position and/or a forward-facing toddler could be placed in a recline position. either scenario may increase the risk of injury to the child in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Graco will notify owners and provide a new corrected label with application instructions, free of charge. the recall began on march 22, 2016. owners may contact graco customer service at 1-800-345-4109.

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 Graco Children's Products, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16C002000 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 16C002000

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

What is recall 16C002000?

NHTSA recall 16C002000 was issued by Graco Children's Products, Inc. on February 2, 2016. It addresses: Incorrect position of reclining label/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 15,064 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Graco Children's Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16C002000 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.