Safety Recall NHTSA · 21C004000 Reported September 8, 2021

Potential head injury with lap belt use/fmvss 213

Dorel Juvenile Group · N/A · 4,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21C004000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Dorel Juvenile Group
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
4,000
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
September 8, 2021
Completion Rate
10.13

Defect Summary

Dorel juvenile group (dorel) is recalling certain maxi-cosi pria 70 convertible child seats. when the seat is installed in the forward facing position and secured to the car using the lap belt without also using the top tether, the seat may not adequately protect the child from head injury in the event of a crash. as such, these child seats fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

If the seat is installed with only the lap belt, the child has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dorel will provide remedy kits containing replacement labels and instruction booklets and provide, at no charge, maxi-cosi rodi sport booster seats rated for children 40-100 pounds and 43 to 57 inches in height. owner notification letters were issued beginning october 12, 2021. owners may contact dorel customer service at 1-877-657-9546 or by email at pria85recall@djgusa.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 Dorel Juvenile Group dealer and reference recall ID 21C004000 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 21C004000

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

What is recall 21C004000?

NHTSA recall 21C004000 was issued by Dorel Juvenile Group on September 8, 2021. It addresses: Potential head injury with lap belt use/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 4,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dorel Juvenile Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21C004000 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.