Safety Recall NHTSA · 21C001000 Reported March 8, 2021

Child seat webbing may fail/fmvss 213

Combi Usa, Inc. · Child Seat · 13,880 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21C001000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Combi Usa, Inc.
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
13,880
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
March 8, 2021
Completion Rate
2.65

Defect Summary

Combi usa, inc. (combi) is recalling certain combi babyride infant car seats, model 378099 with dates of manufacture of 5/1/2016 thru 8/31/2019. The 1-inch-wide webbing strap used in the center front adjuster to adjust the shoulder harness straps fail the minimum initial breaking strength requirements, and in certain circumstances, may not adequately restrain a child during a crash. as such, these car seats fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

A child that is not adequately restrained in a crash has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Combi will provide owners a replacement strap along with instructions for replacement. owner notifications letters were mailed jan. 28, 2022. owners may contact combi customer service by emailing customerservice@combiusa.com.

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 Combi Usa, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21C001000 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 21C001000

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

What is recall 21C001000?

NHTSA recall 21C001000 was issued by Combi Usa, Inc. on March 8, 2021. It addresses: Child seat webbing may fail/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 13,880 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Combi Usa, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21C001000 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.