Safety Recall NHTSA · 16C004000 Reported April 25, 2016

Printed instructions missing information/fmvss 213

Graco Children's Products, Inc. · N/A · 20,505 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16C004000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Graco Children's Products, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
20,505
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
April 25, 2016
Completion Rate
32.95

Defect Summary

Graco children's products inc. (graco) is recalling certain graco turbobooster booster seats, models 1967886, 1963973, 1963974, 1963975, 1963976, and 1975173, manufactured between december 22, 2015, and april 5, 2016. the instructions for the booster seats are missing the information that the seats should be securely belted to the vehicle at all times, even if the seat is unoccupied. as such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, an unoccupied and unsecured child restraint may strike other occupants and cause injury.

Corrective Action

Graco will notify registered owners and provide the missing printed instructions, free of charge. non-registered owners can obtain the missing printed instructions by contacting graco customer service at 1-800-345-4109. the recall began on june 8, 2016.

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 16C004000 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 16C004000

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

What is recall 16C004000?

NHTSA recall 16C004000 was issued by Graco Children's Products, Inc. on April 25, 2016. It addresses: Printed instructions missing information/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 20,505 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 16C004000 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.