Large Recall NHTSA · 18C001000 Reported April 17, 2018

Booster seat excessive force/fmvss 213

Harmony Juvenile Products · N/A · 148,165 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18C001000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Harmony Juvenile Products
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
148,165
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
April 17, 2018
Completion Rate
0.53

Defect Summary

Harmony juvenile products (harmony) is recalling certain harmony big boost deluxe booster seats. in the event of a crash, the seat belt may cause excessive force to be applied to the restrained child's chest. as such, these booster seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

Excessive chest force can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Harmony will notify owners, and provide a replacement booster seat of a different model, free of charge to eligible u.s. Consumers who currently own a big boost unit and are the original purchaser, original owner, and/or original user of the big boost unit. interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed august 21, 2018. the recall began july 3, 2020. owners may contact harmony customer service at 1-877-306-1001.

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 Harmony Juvenile Products dealer and reference recall ID 18C001000 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 18C001000

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

What is recall 18C001000?

NHTSA recall 18C001000 was issued by Harmony Juvenile Products on April 17, 2018. It addresses: Booster seat excessive force/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 148,165 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Harmony Juvenile Products dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18C001000 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.