Safety Recall NHTSA · 19C003000 Reported November 5, 2019

Harness may not restrain child in a crash

Q: What is recall 19C003000?

NHTSA recall 19C003000 was issued by Merritt Manufacturing, Inc. on November 5, 2019. It addresses: Harness may not restrain child in a crash. The recall affects approximately 216 vehicles , with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Merritt Manufacturing, Inc. · Child Seat · 216 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

19C003000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Merritt Manufacturing, Inc.

Component

Child Seat

Vehicles Affected

216

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

November 5, 2019

Completion Rate

92.59

Defect Summary

Merritt manufacturing inc. (merritt) is recalling certain angel guard angel ride car beds. the restraint harness may not have been properly sewed where the buckle is attached.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the harness may not restrain the bed occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Merritt will notify owners, and will provide replacement harnesses, free of charge. the recall began january 15, 2020. owners may contact merritt customer service at 1-317-409-0146.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Merritt Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 19C003000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 19C003000

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

What is recall 19C003000?

NHTSA recall 19C003000 was issued by Merritt Manufacturing, Inc. on November 5, 2019. It addresses: Harness may not restrain child in a crash. The recall affects approximately 216 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Merritt Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19C003000 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.