Safety Recall NHTSA · 86C011000 Reported May 16, 1986

Equipment:child seat

Q: What is recall 86C011000?

NHTSA recall 86C011000 was issued by Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. on May 16, 1986. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 30,930 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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.

Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. · N/A · 30,930 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

86C011000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

30,930

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

May 16, 1986

Defect Summary

During dynamic sled test the child seat's plastic shell fractured and the back support angle increased. therefore the seats fail to conform to the requirements of standard fmvss 213, dynamic performance, child seat integrity. consequence of defect: failure to meet the requirement of fmvss 213 increases the possibility of serious injury to the child seat occupant in a crash.

Corrective Action

Seats will be replaced at no cost to the consumer.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 86C011000 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 86C011000

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

What is recall 86C011000?

NHTSA recall 86C011000 was issued by Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. on May 16, 1986. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 30,930 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 86C011000 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.