Safety Recall NHTSA · 21C002000 Reported March 24, 2021

Headrest may break or separate/fmvss 213

Diono · N/A · 6,920 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21C002000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6,920
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
March 24, 2021
Completion Rate
29.66

Defect Summary

Diono is recalling certain cambria 2 booster seats, model numbers 31200-us-01, 31201-us-01, and 31202-us-01. in the event of a crash, a crack between the headrest and backrest can occur, allowing the headrest to separate. as such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

A broken or separated headrest increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

Diono will provide a replacement backrest with headrest assembly, free of charge. diono recommends converting the seat into a backless booster seat until the replacement backrest is installed. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 24, 2021. owners may contact diono customer service at 1-855-463-4666 .

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 Diono dealer and reference recall ID 21C002000 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 21C002000

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

What is recall 21C002000?

NHTSA recall 21C002000 was issued by Diono on March 24, 2021. It addresses: Headrest may break or separate/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 6,920 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Diono dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21C002000 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.