Safety Recall NHTSA · 16C008000 Reported December 19, 2016

Center adjuster rivet may break/fmvss 213

Baby Trend, Inc. · Child Seat · 34 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16C008000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
34
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
December 19, 2016
Completion Rate
5.88

Defect Summary

Baby trend, inc. (baby trend) is recalling certain hybrid lx 3-in-1 centennial booster seats, model number fb58181, manufactured on july 23, 2016, and hybrid lx 3-in-1 kiwi booster seats, model number fb48417, manufactured on july 14, 2016. the affected child seats have a center adjuster rivet that may pull through or break if the harness is being used with a child weighing more than 40 lbs. as such, these child 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 crash, the child seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Baby trend will notify owners and replace the child seat or provide a full refund. the recall began on february 13, 2017. owners may contact baby trend customer service at 1-800-328-7363.

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 16C008000 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 16C008000

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

What is recall 16C008000?

NHTSA recall 16C008000 was issued by Baby Trend, Inc. on December 19, 2016. It addresses: Center adjuster rivet may break/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 34 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 16C008000 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.