Safety Recall NHTSA · 96C031000 Reported October 18, 1996

Kolcraft/fmvss 213

Q: What is recall 96C031000?

NHTSA recall 96C031000 was issued by Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. on October 18, 1996. It addresses: Kolcraft/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 51,400 vehicles , with the defect involving the Child Seat 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. · Child Seat · 51,400 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

96C031000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.

Component

Child Seat

Vehicles Affected

51,400

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

October 18, 1996

Defect Summary

During compliance testing, a crotch strap assembly separated from the shell of an infant restraint. this does not comply with requirements of fmvss 213, "child restraint systems."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a collision, the occupant of the child seat may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Kolcraft will provide owner with instructions to examine the crotch strap retainer clip and for realigning the clip if it has been misinstalled. a sticker will also be provided for installation on the child restraint notifying the user of the possibility of a misaligned strap retainer clip with simple instructions for its realignment.

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 96C031000 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 96C031000

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

What is recall 96C031000?

NHTSA recall 96C031000 was issued by Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. on October 18, 1996. It addresses: Kolcraft/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 51,400 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 96C031000 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.