Large Recall NHTSA · 99C022000 Reported July 1, 1999

Cosco/infant car seat

Cosco, Inc. · Child Seat · 670,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
99C022000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
670,000
Recall Type
Child Seat
Report Received
July 1, 1999

Defect Summary

Equipment description: infant car seats/carriers with manufacture date codes between 030195 through 090997. the arriva model numbers are 02-665, 02-732, 02-756, 02-729, 02-733, 02-757, 02-731, and 02-751. the turnabout model numbers are 02-667, 02-758, 02-759, 02-760, 02-761, 02-762, 02-763, 02-764, and 02-765. when used as an infant carrier, the handle locks on each side of the seat can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward.

Safety Consequence

When this happens, the infant could fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.

Corrective Action

Cosco will provide owners with a free repair kit that will make the handle stronger.

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 Cosco, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 99C022000 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 99C022000

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

What is recall 99C022000?

NHTSA recall 99C022000 was issued by Cosco, Inc. on July 1, 1999. It addresses: Cosco/infant car seat. The recall affects approximately 670,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cosco, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99C022000 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.