Safety Recall NHTSA · 87C019000 Reported May 14, 1987

Equipment:child seat

Strolee (car Seats) · N/A · 4,367 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
87C019000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
4,367
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
May 14, 1987

Defect Summary

Plastic shield cracked in dynamic sled test allowing excessive child head excursion greater than the 22 inch maximum.

Safety Consequence

The excessive head movement may allow child to contactobject inside the vehicle and cause personal injury.

Corrective Action

Replace the booster seat with a new child restraint system.

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 Strolee (car Seats) dealer and reference recall ID 87C019000 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 87C019000

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

What is recall 87C019000?

NHTSA recall 87C019000 was issued by Strolee (car Seats) on May 14, 1987. It addresses: Equipment:child seat. The recall affects approximately 4,367 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Strolee (car Seats) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87C019000 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.