Safety Recall NHTSA · 97C026000 Reported August 1, 1997

Kolcraft/flammability

Q: What is recall 97C026000?

NHTSA recall 97C026000 was issued by Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. on August 1, 1997. It addresses: Kolcraft/flammability. The recall affects approximately 1,000 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.

Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. · N/A · 1,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97C026000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,000

Recall Type

Child Seat

Report Received

August 1, 1997

Defect Summary

Equipment description: performa infant seats manufactured from january 26, 1996 through july 31, 1997. these material used in these seats do not comply with fmvss no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."

Safety Consequence

The material used in these infant seats could possibly ignite burning an occupant of the seat.

Corrective Action

Kolcraft will replace the material on these infant seats.

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 97C026000 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 97C026000

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

What is recall 97C026000?

NHTSA recall 97C026000 was issued by Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. on August 1, 1997. It addresses: Kolcraft/flammability. The recall affects approximately 1,000 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 97C026000 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.