Safety Recall NHTSA · 97C012000 Reported April 14, 1997

Britax/fmvss 213

Q: What is recall 97C012000?

NHTSA recall 97C012000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on April 14, 1997. It addresses: Britax/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 8,000 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.

Britax Child Safety, Inc. · N/A · 8,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97C012000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

8,000

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

April 14, 1997

Defect Summary

The minimum force required to release the belt buckle could be less than the minimum buckle force required in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." a child could have an easier time opening the buckle.

Safety Consequence

If a child releases the buckle and then the vehicle is involved in a crash, the child would not be protected by the restraint system and could be injured.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with a new buckle button and installation instructions.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Britax Child Safety, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 97C012000 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 97C012000

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

What is recall 97C012000?

NHTSA recall 97C012000 was issued by Britax Child Safety, Inc. on April 14, 1997. It addresses: Britax/fmvss 213. The recall affects approximately 8,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Britax Child Safety, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97C012000 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.