Safety Recall NHTSA · 16C009000 Reported December 30, 2016

Infant carrier may not secure to base

Thorley Industries, Llc -dba 4moms · N/A · 1,622 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16C009000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Thorley Industries, Llc -dba 4moms
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,622
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
December 30, 2016
Completion Rate
84.15

Defect Summary

Thorley industries llc d/b/a 4moms (4moms) is recalling certain 4moms self installing rear-facing infant car seats, model number 1032, manufactured july 1, 2016, to october 31, 2016. due to a tight rivet, the affected car seats have a coupling hook that may not properly engage around the coupling pin, preventing the infant carrier portion from securely attaching to the seat base.

Safety Consequence

If the infant carrier does not properly attach to the base, the carrier can detach in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

4moms will notify owners and will replace the infant carrier portion, free of charge. the recall began on january 10, 2017. owners may contact 4moms at 4moms.com/recalls or by calling 1-888-614-6667.

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 Thorley Industries, Llc -dba 4moms dealer and reference recall ID 16C009000 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 16C009000

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

What is recall 16C009000?

NHTSA recall 16C009000 was issued by Thorley Industries, Llc -dba 4moms on December 30, 2016. It addresses: Infant carrier may not secure to base. The recall affects approximately 1,622 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thorley Industries, Llc -dba 4moms dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16C009000 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.