Safety Recall NHTSA · 16C005000 Reported April 29, 2016

Buckle may only partially engage/fmvss 213

Kiddy Usa · Child Seat · 1,429 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16C005000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Kiddy Usa
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
1,429
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
April 29, 2016
Completion Rate
31.22

Defect Summary

Kiddy usa (kiddy) is recalling certain world plus combination forward facing child restraints that convert to a high back booster seat, model 51 100 wp, manufactured from july 2, 2012, through october 5, 2013. the buckle/tongue on the affected booster seats may only partially engage. as a result, the consumer may have a false impression that the buckle is fully latched when it is not. as such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

A partially engaged buckle will not adequately restrain the child in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Kiddy will notify registered owners and will reimburse owners the full purchase price of the car seat plus packaging costs. the recall began on june 15, 2016. owners may contact kiddy customer service at 1-855-92kiddy (1-855-925-4339).

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 Kiddy Usa dealer and reference recall ID 16C005000 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 16C005000

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

What is recall 16C005000?

NHTSA recall 16C005000 was issued by Kiddy Usa on April 29, 2016. It addresses: Buckle may only partially engage/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 1,429 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kiddy Usa dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16C005000 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.